OpenAI opens Tokyo center and introduces GPT-4 optimized for Japan

OpenAI Japan unveils GPT-4, a customized model for Japanese language optimization. Discover faster, more efficient AI capabilities designed for Japan's unique needs.

OpenAI Japan

"We're thrilled to be in Japan, which has a rich history of people and technology coming together to do more. We believe AI will accelerate work by enabling people to be more creative and productive, while bringing great value to current and new industries that have yet to be imagined." - Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO

OpenAI Japan appoints Tadao Nagasaki president and unveils GPT-4 custom template for Japanese language optimization.

The Japanese office is OpenAI's first in Asia and fourth worldwide.

Tadao Nagasaki's role will be to lead the company's business efforts, strengthen ties within the local community and assemble a skilled team to lead a variety of key functions in Japan, including global business, go-to-market strategies, communications and operations.

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As part of its long-term vision for Japan, OpenAI Japan has introduced a customized GPT-4 model specially designed for the Japanese language. This new model promises enhanced performance in tasks such as translating and summarizing Japanese texts, with faster operating speed - up to three times faster than its predecessor - at a lower cost.

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我々は日本にいることをとても楽しみにしています。人々とテクノロジーが共に活動し、より多くのことを実現してきた豊かな歴史があります。私たちはAIが人々に創造的かつ生産的になることを支援することで、仕事を加速させると信じています。同時に、これから考えられていない業界にも広範な価値を提供するでしょう。 - サム・アルトマン、OpenのCEO

OpenAIジャパンは、長崎忠夫を社長に任命し、日本語の最適化のためのGPT-4カスタムモデルを発表しました。

この日本オフィスは、OpenAIがアジアで初めてのオフィスであり、グローバルで4番目です。

長崎の役割は、会社の商業活動を指導し、地域社会内での関係を強化し、日本においてグローバルな行事、マーケティング戦略、コミュニケーション、およびオペレーションを推進するための熟練したチームを結集することを含みます。

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日本における長期ビジョンの一環として、OpenAIジャパンは日本語に特化したGPT-4カスタムモデルを導入しました。この新しいモデルは、日本語テキストの翻訳や要約などのタスクでのパフォーマンスが向上し、より速い動作速度を誇りますー前のモデルよりも最大3倍速くー 低コストで提供されます。

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