OpenAI proudly announces the establishment of our newest office in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan and plans for a GPT-4 model optimized specifically for the Japanese language
This strategic move underscores our unwavering commitment to collaborating with the Japanese government, local enterprises, and academic institutions to co-create innovative AI solutions tailored to Japan’s distinctive requirements and to unlock novel opportunities in the region.
Tokyo emerges as the natural choice for our inaugural Asian office, renowned for its leadership in technology, culture of service, and unwavering spirit of innovation. We are thrilled to immerse ourselves in Japan’s rich tapestry of tradition and technological prowess, where the fusion of people and technology has consistently spurred groundbreaking advancements.
At OpenAI, we firmly believe in the transformative power of AI to augment human potential, fostering creativity, productivity, and societal progress. With this conviction at heart, we are delighted to welcome Mr. Tadao Nagasaki as the President of OpenAI Japan. Mr. Nagasaki’s leadership will be instrumental in driving our engagement with local stakeholders and cultivating a dynamic team dedicated to advancing OpenAI’s mission in Japan.
As a testament to our commitment to the Japanese market, we are pleased to offer local businesses early access to a customized GPT-4 model optimized for the Japanese language.
This state-of-the-art model promises enhanced performance in translation and summarization, delivering unparalleled efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Notably, leading educational platform Speak has already experienced remarkable gains, with significantly faster tutor explanations and reduced token costs, revolutionizing the learning experience for users.
Furthermore, our presence in Japan brings us closer to esteemed partners such as Daikin, Rakuten, and TOYOTA Connected, who leverage our ChatGPT Enterprise to streamline business processes, drive data analysis, and enhance internal reporting. Additionally, local governments like Yokosuka City have embraced AI to optimize public services, leading to substantial productivity gains and fostering collaboration among municipalities.
As a global advocate for AI ethics and policy, Japan has spearheaded initiatives to promote human dignity, diversity, and sustainable development through AI. We are eager to contribute to these endeavors and explore how AI can address pressing societal challenges, such as rural depopulation and labor shortages, in collaboration with local stakeholders.