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The AI “awareness gap” is real in Japan. Only 16% of small and medium-sized businesses in Japan are using AI at work, according to a brand new Rakuten survey. Notably, 40% of non-users struggle to identify AI's potential benefits – highlighting a significant AI awareness gap. With rising wages, inflation, and labor shortages putting pressure on businesses, the stakes couldn't be higher. So why is adoption still limited, especially outside the service industry? And how can companies bridge the knowledge gap between AI users and non-users? Discover more key findings from Rakuten’s latest survey here: https://lnkd.in/gUsNQcgn Is there an AI awareness gap in your organization? #AI #AIAdoption #SMEs #DigitalTransformation

How can telcos, tech firms and everything in between achieve “Intelligent Growth” in their respective markets? What tools and approaches must organizations adopt to stay competitive in our ever-shifting business landscape? We'll be addressing those critical questions and a whole lot more at #MWC25 Barcelona from March 3-5. Visit the link below for more info about our plans for the event, and be sure to join us at the Rakuten Booth throughout the week to learn more about our transformative telecom, cloud and tech solutions! https://lnkd.in/g4upcxHp

Introducing "Rakuten AI for Business,” a powerful new GenAI service for corporate clients. Featuring superior language comprehension and task processing capabilities, Rakuten AI for Business quickly displays the most suitable responses to user requests and supports a wide range of business tasks such as document creation, translation, brainstorming, analysis and research via a chat interface. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/gHWnt5AG #RakutenMobile #GenerativeAI #RakutenAI

Super apps are reshaping the way brands engage with their customers, offering a number of seamless experiences in one powerful platform. Learn how Rakuten Viber is leading the way as Europe’s first secure super app: https://lnkd.in/gfVkACZq #Superapps #RakutenViber

Considering a career at Rakuten? Rena, an entry-level engineer recruiter answers some frequently asked questions about applying to and working at Rakuten! 💼 How do you prep for a big interview?

📹Episode 2 of Inside Rakuten AI: Lee Xiong on Japanese LLMs and the Future of AI is out now! In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Lee Xiong, Rakuten Group Vice Director of AI Research Supervisory Dept. Lee shares insights on Rakuten's pioneering work with Japanese Large Language Models (LLMs) and how this is empowering Japan's AI development. 🔗 Check out the full blog article to dive deeper into Lee Xiong's insights: https://lnkd.in/gReWce6Q Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, where we'll continue to explore how Rakuten's AI leaders are shaping the future of AI innovation! #Rakuten #InsideRakutenAI #AI #RakutenAI #JapaneseLLM

The Rakuten Panda J Card has arrived in Taiwan! Featuring the beloved Rakuten Panda mascot and backed by JCB's extensive global network, the credit card is designed to offer an elevated experience for both everyday transactions and travel needs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSzzzQUr

"Japanese LLMs will be the next wave! This is just the beginning…” - Lee Xiong, Rakuten Group Vice Director of AI Research Supervisory Dept, gives a glimpse of the exciting future of AI.💡 In Episode 2 of Inside Rakuten AI, Lee Xiong reveals the enormous potential of Japanese Large Language Models and how they could revolutionize entrepreneurship. Curious about the future of AI? Don't miss this fascinating deep dive into Rakuten's cutting-edge work. Full episode coming soon! ⭐ #InsideRakutenAI #JapaneseLLM #AIInnovation #Rakuten #AI

Exciting news from Rakuten and All Japan University Basketball Federation (JUBF)!🏀🌍 The World University Basketball Series 2025 (WUBS 2025), a champions league-style tournament, returns for its fourth year this August. The event will take place from August 9-11, 2025, at Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, with eight top university teams joining from around the globe. Through WUBS 2025, Rakuten Sports and JUBF aim to empower the next generation of athletes, inspire basketball fans worldwide and contribute to the growth of the global basketball community. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g6vsePqC

📢 Rakuten Securities announced that its customer accounts have surpassed 12 million, the largest number of non-consolidated securities accounts among Japanese securities companies, as of January 2025. Read the full press release here for more details: https://lnkd.in/eyKDfWSV