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Introducing Rakuten Mobile AI Assistant 2.0, a new way to access customer support anytime, anywhere. ⚡ This 24/7 AI-powered chat service lets you book in-store appointments, sign up for the Rakuten Saikyo Plan and get answers to your questions. Plus, it's available to everyone – even if you don't have a Rakuten ID – offering personalized, convenient support. Looking ahead, Rakuten Mobile is committed to expanding its AI-powered services to ensure all our customers can benefit from the latest AI-driven innovations. Check out the full announcement here:  https://lnkd.in/gp6HR7Dp

📹Episode 1 of Inside Rakuten AI: Ting Cai on AI innovation and responsibility is out now! In this exciting first episode, we chat with Ting Cai, Rakuten Group Chief AI & Data Officer, who shares how Rakuten AI is unlocking unlimited potential for smarter, more impactful solutions for businesses and users alike. Cai also shares why responsible AI is so important and how Rakuten ensures our innovation is guided by ethics, transparency and trust. 🔗 Check out the full blog article to dive deeper into Ting Cai’s insights:  https://lnkd.in/gFty8h83 Stay tuned for upcoming episodes, where we’ll sit down with other Rakuten AI leaders to explore how they’re shaping the future of AI innovation! #Rakuten #InsideRakutenAI #AI #RakutenAI

"True innovation rarely emerges from top-down directives or rigid hierarchical structures. Instead, breakthrough ideas come from environments where diverse voices can speak freely, where conventional thinking can be challenged, and where failure is accepted as part of the journey." Do you agree? Read the latest from Rakuten Group Chairman and CEO Mickey Mikitani: https://lnkd.in/drFG2ZiR

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Rakuten AI 2.0, our first large language model (LLM) based on a Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture, and Rakuten AI 2.0 mini, our first small language model (SLM). Both models, designed for high efficiency and performance, will be open-sourced by Spring 2025 to empower businesses and developers in creating cutting-edge AI applications. These advancements set a new standard for Japanese AI, by combining advanced technology with accessibility. We’re excited to continue driving progress and empowering the future of AI. 🚀 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ga-Nbrp9

Itsuki, an entry-level engineer recruiter offers unique insights into what makes his role at Rakuten so rewarding.

"The most fundamental breakthrough of AI is creativity!” Rakuten Group Chief AI & Data Officer Ting Cai, shares his bold vision for creating empowering and responsible AI. 💡 Get a sneak peek at the first episode of Inside Rakuten AI, a new series where Rakuten’s AI leaders offer a deep dive into the thinking, tech and people behind our mission to empower humans with artificial intelligence. Stay tuned for the upcoming first episode, Inside Rakuten AI: Ting Cai on AI innovation and responsibility! #Rakuten #InsideRakutenAI #AI #RakutenAI

"The company in which everybody can use AI versus the company in which nobody can use AI – who’s going to win?” Rakuten Group Chairman & CEO Mickey Mikitani posed that question to a packed audience of engineers and tech experts at Rakuten Technology Conference 2024 last month in Tokyo. Read how Rakuten is spearheading an organization-wide initiative to empower employees with AI, and how the technology can be leveraged to benefit society. How are you using AI to win in your career? #Rakuten #AI #RTechConf

As Manager of Rakuten Travel’s Growth Hack Development Group, Poom’s secret to success in Rakuten is embracing the power of collaboration as one global team. From innovative problem-solving to diverse perspectives, see how Rakuten’s collaborative culture drives innovation. #Rakuten #BeOneGlobalTeam #LifeAtRakuten #RakutenCulture #GrowthHacking #Collaboration

We spoke with Annie Hoang 🌱 about her career transition experience from a UI/UX role to the Corporate Culture Division at Rakuten. 👏

Discover how mov is transforming the customer review marketing space in Japan and empowering businesses to navigate the complexities of online marketing. 🛍️