AI White Paper 2026 and new industry guides released

Several new publications and services focused on artificial intelligence are being released to assist businesses in navigating the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Kadokawa ASCII Research Institute has launched ‘AI White Paper 2026’, a comprehensive guide developed in collaboration with the University of Tokyo’s Matsuo-Iwasawa Laboratory. The book covers AI technology trends, market dynamics, legal frameworks, and corporate governance. To address the fast-paced nature of the industry, the institute also introduced a digital subscription service providing quarterly reports, seminars, and weekly newsletters to supplement the annual publication.

Other educational resources include ‘The Basics and Mechanisms of Generative AI Explained with Diagrams’ by Impress Group, which aims to provide a foundational understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents for non-engineers. Additionally, Mynavi Publishing has released ‘Claude Cowork Super Utilization Techniques’, a practical guide focused on using Claude’s business-oriented AI agents to automate daily professional tasks such as data analysis and document creation.