OpenAI Launches Tokyo Office, Taps into Japan's AI Market with GPT-4
April 16, 2024OpenAI has launched a new office in Tokyo to tap into the Asian market and partner with local entities.
Tadao Nagasaki is appointed to spearhead OpenAI's commercial strategies and team development in Japan.
A tailored GPT-4 model is being offered to Japanese businesses, with Daikin, Rakuten, and TOYOTA Connected among the early adopters.
The expansion intends to support Japan's AI initiatives and address societal issues, in harmony with the Hiroshima AI Process.
OpenAI's move is part of a broader effort to ensure the global benefits of artificial general intelligence, complementing US-Japan cooperation in AI and technology.
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TechCrunch • Apr 15, 2024
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OpenAI opens up an office in Japan.