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The Future of Computing: Optical Computers, Bio Digital Twins & The Evolution of AI - Kazu Gomi

In this episode of the SCL Podcast, we sit down with Kazu Gomi, CEO of NTT Research, to discuss the cutting-edge science shaping our future. Filmed at the MD Acoustics anechoic chamber, this conversation dives deep into how fundamental research is solving some of the world’s biggest technological hurdles—from the massive power consumption of AI data centers to the future of personalized medicine. Kazu shares insights into NTT's unique approach to R&D, where world-leading researchers are given the freedom to explore "basic fundamental research" without the immediate pressure of 2-3 year product cycles. Key Topics Covered: The Power Problem: Why AI and GPUs are creating an electricity crisis for data centers and how cooling innovations are stepping in. Optical Computing: Moving beyond silicon to replace processors with optical systems that could reduce energy requirements by 1/10th or even 1/100th. Bio Digital Twins: How creating a digital "twin" of the human heart can help doctors predict disease and automate life-saving drug infusions. The Evolution of AI Feelings: Fascinating new research into how large-scale AI models are beginning to understand human emotions with adult-like granularity. Next-Gen Cryptography: Moving past "all-or-nothing" encryption to create "attribute-based" security where different keys unlock specific parts of a file. Career Advice: Kazu reflects on his journey from electrical engineer to CEO and why having one "strong core" is the key to leadership. About NTT Research: NTT is a global powerhouse with over 300,000 employees worldwide. While they manage massive infrastructure like underwater cabling, the research arm focuses on long-term scientific breakthroughs in physics, cryptography, and medical informatics. Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome to the MD Acoustics Anechoic Chamber 2:23 – Who is Kazu Gomi? 6:27 – The massive scale of NTT 10:47 – NTT’s unique approach to "Basic Research" 13:04 – Solving the Data Center energy crisis with Optics 22:50 – Bio Digital Twins: Mapping the human heart 29:22 – The future of Cryptography 33:18 – Can AI actually understand human feelings? 39:21 – Japanese R&D culture vs. the US 41:03 – Advice for the next generation of engineers