OpenAI's presence in Japan will bring them closer to leading businesses like Daikin, Rakuten, and TOYOTA Connected who are using ChatGPT Enterprise to automate complex business processes. The technology is also being used by local governments such as Yokosuka City to improve the efficiency of public services. OpenAI is looking forward to contributing to the local ecosystem and exploring how AI can help with societal challenges in the region. They are currently hiring for their Japan office.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI is expanding its operations into Asia with a new office in Tokyo, Japan, aiming to develop safe AI tools that serve Japan’s unique needs.
- Tadao Nagasaki has been appointed as the new President of OpenAI Japan, leading commercial and market engagement efforts and building a local team.
- OpenAI is providing local businesses with early access to a GPT-4 custom model specifically optimized for the Japanese language, offering improved performance in translating and summarizing Japanese text.
- OpenAI's technology is already being used by leading businesses in Japan like Daikin, Rakuten, and TOYOTA Connected, and local governments such as Yokosuka City, to automate complex business processes and improve public services.