Inside Rakuten AI: Ting Cai on AI innovation and responsibility In this series, we sit down with Rakuten AI leaders for a deep dive into the stories behind this transformative technology and the inspiring individuals driving Rakuten’s vision of AI for all. It is estimated that AI will contribute nearly 20 trillion US dollars to the global economy through 2030, accounting for 3.5% of GDP …
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The engine of innovation is freedom Over more than 25 years of building Rakuten into a global innovation company, one truth has remained constant: Genuine innovation can only flourish to its full potential in an environment of freedom. True innovation rarely emerges from top-down directives or rigid hierarchical structures. Instead, breakthrough ideas come from environments where diverse voices can speak freely, …
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Rakuten Unveils New AI Models Optimized for Japanese Tokyo, December 18, 2024 – Rakuten Group, Inc. has unveiled two new AI models: Rakuten AI 2.0, the company’s first Japanese large language model (LLM) based on a Mixture of Experts (MoE)*1 architecture, and Rakuten AI 2.0 mini, the company’s first small language model (SLM). Both models will be released to the open-source community to empower companies and professionals developing AI applications by Spring 2025.
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Vissel Kobe delivers championship built on heart and hard work In December 2024, Vissel Kobe once again etched their name in Japanese soccer history, successfully defending their J.League title with a dominant 3-0 victory over Shonan Bellmare at Noevir Stadium Kobe. This victory not only secured their second-ever J.League championship but also completed a historic domestic double following their victory in the Emperor’s Cup just a …
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Announcement Regarding Change of Representative Directors Rakuten Group, Inc. announces the following change of Representative Directors which was approved at a Board of Directors meeting held today.
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