Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture is pioneering the use of AI and chatbot technology, becoming the first Japanese city to embrace OpenAI's ChatGPT. Over 4,000 municipal workers are using the chatbot trial to help reduce labor-intensive tasks, and free up personnel for face-to-face customer service. The Japanese PM visited the ChatGPT team to learn more about the technology & address security concerns. Nobel Laureate Christopher Pissarides has discussed the importance of transitioning to robotics for a better future.
Yokosuka has made history as the first city to deploy ChatGPT, an advanced software from OpenAI, for municipal activities. This AI system helps reduce manual work, facilitating staff to focus on interpersonal tasks. Yokosuka and OpenAI plan better AI tools and products, aiming to stay ahead in tech development and create more possibilities for citizens.
. Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture is widely-known for its US naval base, the birthplace of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, and its unique Japanese curry. Now, ChatGPT, OpenAI's artificial intelligence-powered chatbot, is revolutionizing these municipal offices through its one-month trial for about 4,000 employees. Koizumi's legacy of economic reforms, reducing debt, promoting tourism and empowering renewable energy sources continues to be the pillars of Japan's fiscal and economic policy.
. Yokosuka, located south of Tokyo, is the first local government in Japan to trial ChatGPT - an AI chatbot, to help improve the efficiency of its services. The chatbot will access local bulletins, draft documents and more, whilst protecting confidential data. Several central governments have recently expressed an interest in using the technology to aid in policy making. A balanced approach to using ChatGPT is being taken to ensure confidential information is handled appropriately.
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