Web3

SoftBank to Offer Latest AI Search Tool Free to Mobile Users

TOKYO, Jun 18 (News On Japan) - In a move to make generative AI more accessible, major mobile carrier SoftBank has announced the free provision of its latest AI-powered search tool to mobile users.

SoftBank has partnered with an American startup specializing in AI search engines to offer the premium version of the AI search tool for one year at no cost to users of its three brands: SoftBank, Y!Mobile, and LINEMO.

The initiative aims to provide an entry point for users to experience the benefits of AI, encouraging broader adoption of the technology.

During the free trial period, users will have the flexibility to choose from multiple AI models developed by leading global AI firms such as OpenAI and Google. They will also be able to utilize advanced generative AI technologies, including sophisticated image generation and video search capabilities.

Currently, SoftBank is focusing on developing a large-scale language model tailored specifically for Japanese. The company is also preparing to replace its customer service operations with generative AI. Through this initiative, SoftBank hopes to raise awareness and further promote the widespread use of generative AI.

Source: ANN

38-Year-Old Murder Case Reopens

The Nagoya High Court's Kanazawa branch has granted a retrial in a case from 38 years ago, where a man convicted of murdering a junior high school student in Fukui City has maintained his innocence.

Visitors Flock To Aomori Pond For 'Miraculous Moment'

Aomori's Tsutanuma Pond has recently become a hotspot for tourists seeking to witness a rare natural phenomenon: the reflection of fiery red autumn foliage on the pond's surface during sunrise.

Poisonous Mushrooms Spread: Chiba Park Hosts Deadly Varieties

This year, Japan has seen an unusually large harvest of mushrooms as autumn sets in. However, with this bountiful season comes a dangerous reality -- poisonous mushrooms are also flourishing, leading to several food poisoning incidents across the country.

Seized Ferrari Hits Auction with Minimum Bid of 71.3 Million Yen

The Tokyo National Tax Agency has listed a Ferrari, seized from a tax delinquent, in a public auction, setting the minimum bid at a record high of over 70 million yen ($467,000).

Teen Unconscious After Falling From Mikoshi in Okayama

Two people fell from a mikoshi during an autumn festival in Okayama Prefecture's Asakuchi City on Sunday, leaving a teen male in a critical condition.

MEDIA CHANNELS

MORE Web3 NEWS

Pizza Hut Releases New AI-Created Pizza

Pizza Hut launched a new pizza on Monday, developed using 'Taste Sensor Leo,' advanced AI technology, which aims to find the golden ratio of cheese.

あなたのスタートアップはAI導入の準備ができていますか？

AIは、世界中の産業を変革しています。フォーブスの最近の調査によると、61％の企業がすでに業務でAIを使用しており、残りの企業は今後数年内にAIソリューションを導入する計画を立てています。

AI Godfather Hinton Warns of Extinction Threat: Can We Coexist with AI?

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two individuals who developed crucial elements of AI technology. One of them, Canadian professor Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the 'Godfather of AI,' has raised the alarm about the continued evolution of AI, suggesting that it could one day attempt to dominate humanity. Can we coexist with generative AI? What should we be considering now?