Izumi Aizu — Articles
English introductions to the institute’s research, essays, and archived publications. Japanese originals and downloadable materials are linked from each entry.
Professors Farber and Kumon Release Joint Proposal on AI
On 27 April 2023, David Farber and Shumpei Kumon released a joint proposal on AI development and use ahead of the G7 Hiroshima Summit. It calls for international cooperation on AI governance, responsible innovation, transparency, and informed use.
Izumi Aizu: Biographical Archive
A historical biography covering Izumi Aizu’s work on computer networking, community networks, the spread of the Internet, Internet governance, and international cooperation. For his current institute title and selected publications, see the updated profile.
Institute for HyperNetwork Society: Appointment Announcement
Izumi Aizu reports that he stepped down as chair and director of the Institute for HyperNetwork Society at the end of March 2015 and became principal researcher. The announcement thanks colleagues and describes the transition to his successor. The original page’s publication date and the dates stated in its text differ.
Izumi Aizu: Extended English Biography (2016)
An extended English biography as of January 2016, covering community networking, Internet development, international governance, publications, and professional activities. Historical appointments are preserved as part of that record; the current institute title is Professor.
Beyond Network Neutrality: Paper
Izumi Aizu introduces a paper co-authored with Judit Bayer and published in the July 2009 issue of the Telecommunications Journal of Australia. The existing English introduction and the paper link are retained.
Beyond Network Neutrality
Izumi Aizu introduces his article with Judit Bayer in the Telecommunications Journal of Australia. It discusses Japan’s broadband market, IPv6 and next-generation networks, Internet interconnection, the proposed “dot Nippon” domain, and regulation of harmful mobile content, considering the usefulness and limits of a network-neutrality framework.
At the Start of 2009: Looking Back on 2008
Izumi Aizu reviews international travel and research in 2008, particularly discussions of Internet governance, and reflects on the coming year. The original is a personal account of research and civic engagement in the global network society.
Izumi Aizu: Books, Papers, and Translations
A historical list of books, contributions to edited volumes, papers, and translations on computer networking, the Internet, governance, and network society. The current profile includes selected books with Amazon links and papers linked to their publication records.
New Year’s Greetings: Looking toward 2008
Izumi Aizu sets out research and practical priorities from the viewpoint of citizens and Internet users. Topics include Internet governance and multi-stakeholder participation, network neutrality and next-generation networks, security, and social responsibility.
Regarding GLOCOM
Izumi Aizu announces the end of his visiting research appointment at GLOCOM in March 2007, after involvement since its founding in 1991. He thanks colleagues and describes continuing work through the Institute for HyperNetwork Society and the Tama University institute. A postscript notes the closure of Asia Network Research in June 2006.