TECH - OpenAI Launches First Asian Office in Tokyo Amid Microsoft's Massive AI and Cloud Push in Japan | Benzinga
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT)-backed OpenAI, the entity behind the widely acclaimed ChatGPT generative AI chatbot, has expanded its global presence by opening its first Asia office in Tokyo, Japan.
This strategic move aims to cultivate new revenue streams by engaging with regional businesses.
Reuters reports that OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman and COO Brad Lightcap have been actively engaging with executives from Fortune 500 companies in the United States and Britain, pitching OpenAI’s capabilities and business applications.
The decision to establish a presence in Japan followed Altman’s discussions with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last year.
This showcases the country’s interest in leveraging AI technology to stay competitive, especially against China’s technological advancements.
Japan aims to harness AI for digital transformation and mitigate the challenges posed by its aging population and labor ...