平大臣記者会見（令和6年11月12日）｜デジタル庁

This page summarizes a press conference by Japan's Digital Minister on November 12, 2024. The minister reported accepting multiple cabinet positions in the second Ishiba administration, with a focus on serving as the command center for nationwide digitalization. Key initiatives include an AI hackathon held on November 7, which produced 38 prototypes in five hours for administrative use. Additionally, a My Number Card demonstration at J-League matches attracted over 5,500 participants, successfully validating facial recognition card readers. The minister plans to expand My Number Card applications in the private sector and discussed upcoming regulatory reform and digital finance reform meetings.