Japan’s ‘God of Management’ Comes Back to Life as AI Model

Konosuke Matsushita in 1972.Source: Panasonic Corp.
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Panasonic Holdings Corp. created an artificial intelligence clone of its late founder Konosuke Matsushita based on his writings, speeches, and over 3,000 voice recordings, the company announced Wednesday.

Known as Japan’s “god of management,” the Panasonic icon is one of the most respected by the Japanese business community, and comes back to life in digital form to impart wisdom directly to those he never met in person.