Rakuten AI

🌟 Unlocking the Future of Innovation at RPC 2025! 🌟 AI moves at machine speed, but it is human ingenuity that gives it purpose. Join us at Rakuten Product Conference 2025, where we unite visionary minds to explore the intersection of AI and culture. 📅 Date: 23rd April 2025 🔗 Register Now: Scan the QR code or click here to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/g7re9FRG

📹 ICYMI: Episode 4 of Inside Rakuten AI with Guangda Li! 👇 "Personalized. Multi-modal. Universal." - Guangda Li, Rakuten Asia AI & Data Division General Manager, AI Lab 🔗 Watch the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/gRCWjTuG 🔗 Read more on Rakuten Today: https://lnkd.in/gVPhkH-9 #InsideRakutenAI #AI #RakutenAI #Innovation #AIAssistant

We are thrilled to have hosted approximately 35 students and their professor from Kwansei Gakuin University at Rakuten Crimson House on March 18th! It was a fantastic day of exploration and connection 🎉   The students experienced a deep dive into Rakuten's diverse office culture, starting with a tour of our vibrant RCH workspace, Rakuten Cafeteria where employees enjoy free meals and gym facilities. They also had the opportunity to network with members from AI & Data Division.   A highlight of the visit was a presentation and engaging panel discussion by our team. We shared insights into our work and answered questions about career paths within Rakuten.   We were delighted that the students were particularly impressed by Rakuten's multicultural environment and the collaborative spirit within our teams. While their visit was brief, we sincerely hope it offered some valuable insights into the possibilities that lie ahead and perhaps even aided them in their future career considerations. We believe that experiencing Rakuten firsthand provided a glimpse into what it's like to contribute to a global, innovative company, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have shared that with them.   Thank you, Kwansei Gakuin University, for visiting! We enjoyed sharing our world with you 🫶   #Rakuten #OfficeTour #KwanseiGakuinUniversity #MulticulturalWorkplace #CareerDevelopment #RakutenAI #RakutenLife

A recent survey by Rakuten found that many Japanese SMEs are hesitant to embrace the power of AI. Why is this? And what barriers are blocking SMEs from fully adopting AI? The key, according to Rakuten experts, lies in bridging the knowledge and accessibility gap. Learn how Rakuten is helping Japan’s SMEs overcome these challenges to become active participants in the global AI revolution: https://lnkd.in/e8uC4g2n #RakutenAI #SMEs

“There are already 30,000 Rakuten employees using Rakuten AI for Rakutenians – 8,000 of them every day,” revealed Rakuten Group Chairman and CEO Mickey Mikitani at the company's annual New Year Conference in Tokyo. “90% of our EC consultants are leveraging it… One in four have built their own AI tools with simple programming. I think this will grow to four in four within the year.” 🚀 🤖 Learn more about how #RakutenAI is empowering employees, Rakuten Ichiba merchants and customers today, and what game-changing AI tech might be next: https://lnkd.in/exEt2ZBy How are you utilizing cutting-edge AI tools to excel in your career? ✨

🚀 Episode 4 of Inside Rakuten AI is LIVE! 🚀 Guangda Li, Rakuten Asia AI & Data Division, General Manager of AI Lab, shares his vision for the future of customer experience in this must-see episode. He reveals how the Rakuten AI Assistant is transforming the way we interact with services across the Rakuten ecosystem, making them more personalized, multi-modal, and universally accessible. From breaking down language barriers to creating seamless shopping experiences, discover how AI is revolutionizing customer interactions at Rakuten. Dive deeper into Guangda's insights: https://lnkd.in/gVPhkH-9 #InsideRakutenAI #AI #RakutenAI #AIAssistant #CustomerExperience #GenAI #Innovation #Rakuten

“AI-ready culture isn’t just about technology. It’s about mindset.” Join us at Rakuten Product Conference 2025 to explore how organizations can build an AI-ready culture that truly empowers partners, customers and employees: https://lnkd.in/g7re9FRG

Inspiring the next generation of AI innovators🚀 At the IDR User Forum 2024, Rakuten showcased its commitment to advancing AI by bridging the gap between academia and industry. Through partnerships like NII’s IDR program, Rakuten provides datasets to over 200 university labs, empowering students to tackle real-world challenges and drive innovation. At the event, Yuki Nakayama from Rakuten’s AI & Data Division shared how the company is leveraging AI to bring value to stakeholders, from building large language models to enhancing user experiences. He also highlighted his own journey, from student researcher utilizing Rakuten’s datasets to a professional with the company, helping to push the AI industry forward. 👉 Read the full story here:  https://lnkd.in/gFYhc9By #AI #Innovation #RakutenAI

🌟 Exciting News from Rakuten Payment!🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Rakuten Payment participated in the Supermarket Trade Show 2025, held from February 12-14 at Makuhari Messe! 🛒✨ At the event, we showcased innovative supermarket solutions powered by Rakuten AI, including our cutting-edge PIOP (Price and Inventory Optimization Platform). With PIOP, businesses can achieve: ✅ Enhanced marketing strategy planning ✅ Price optimization for competitive advantage to achieve profit/sales increase ✅ Inventory optimization to reduce over stock and avoid out of stock We are committed to empowering businesses with AI-driven tools to unlock their full potential. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and explored how Rakuten AI can transform supermarket operations! Let’s continue to innovate and grow together. 🚀 #RakutenAI #RakutenPayment #SupermarketTradeShow2025 #Innovation #AI #BusinessGrowth #PriceOptimization #InventoryOptimization

📹 Episode 3 of Inside Rakuten AI with Shaimay Shah is here! "AI is always around. Understanding. Learning. Like a second brain." - Shaimay Shah, Data Scientist in Rakuten's AI & Data Division, shares how AI is transforming the way Rakutenians work and innovate every day. In this episode, Shaimay takes us behind the scenes of Rakuten’s AI journey—from creating custom AI tools to fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Discover how Rakuten AI for Rakutenians is empowering teams to reimagine their workflows and how these innovations are shaping the future of AI for businesses. 🔗 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/grffnHxq 📖 Read the full blog for more insights: https://lnkd.in/g4NA9SHS Stay tuned for more episodes as we continue to explore how Rakuten’s AI leaders are driving innovation and shaping the future! #InsideRakutenAI #AIInnovation #GenerativeAI #RakutenAI #AITransformation