Tablet devices to be permitted in House of Representatives plenary sessions
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Japan's House of Representatives has finalized a policy to permit the use of tablet devices on the floor of its plenary sessions. While the use of paper documents has been the standard practice until now, the goal is to leverage digital technology moving forward to achieve more efficient meetings.
However, these devices will not be available for unrestricted use by everyone. Usage will be limited to lawmakers asking questions and government representatives providing answers. Furthermore, to prevent information leaks, the devices' communication functions are scheduled to be disabled.
This decision marks a significant step toward the digitalization of the National Diet. Additionally, the House of Representatives secretariat is considering initiatives to improve operational efficiency through the use of AI (artificial intelligence).
The introduction of digital equipment in the Diet is expected to promote paperless operations and reduce the time required for meeting preparations. Attention will now turn to whether similar movements will spread to other meetings and committees.
Sources: 読売新聞
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