In addition to the new office, OpenAI is also working on a GPT-4 model customized for the Japanese language, aiming to enhance its understanding of the nuances and cultural comprehension within the language. This is expected to make the AI more effective in business settings such as customer service and content creation. The custom model is said to come with improved performance, making it faster and more cost-effective than its predecessor. OpenAI is currently offering early access to the GPT-4 custom model to some local businesses, with wider access to be gradually opened up via the OpenAI API in the coming months.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI is expanding to Japan with a new Tokyo office and plans for a GPT-4 model optimized specifically for the Japanese language.
- The new OpenAI Japan will be led by Tadao Nagasaki, former Amazon Web Services (AWS) executive, with a focus on growing OpenAI’s profile and business with enterprises.
- OpenAI already has partnerships with several Japanese companies, including Daikin, Rakuten, and Toyota, who use OpenAI’s enterprise-focused version of ChatGPT.
- OpenAI is also offering early access to the GPT-4 custom model to some local businesses, with wider access to be provided via the OpenAI API in the coming months.