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KnowledgeSense Launches AI Campaign in Local Governments

KnowledgeSense Inc., based in Minato, Tokyo, has recently announced the initiation of a campaign aimed at local governments and public agencies to encourage the use of their chatbot service, ChatSense. Starting today, June 5, 2025, the company is seeking partners for its 15th round of practical demonstration experiments. This service utilizes a secure environment to leverage generative AI functionalities similar to ChatGPT and Gemini with a focus on integrating internal organizational data.

Background of the Release - Supporting RAG Verification for Local Governments

Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, has revolutionized conversational interfaces, making them more human-like and efficient. Many businesses have begun adopting this technology to enhance service quality and operational efficiency. KnowledgeSense's ChatSense is designed specifically for enterprise and governmental use, emphasizing high security and the ability to learn from internal data, meeting the demands of more than 500 companies, including major firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Recently, there has been a surge of interest from local governments regarding RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) technology, which allows organizations to train AI using internal data for improved efficiency. Through conversations with local agency representatives, KnowledgeSense discovered that integrating generative AI and RAG in administrative environments requires support that goes beyond standard corporate needs.

Unique Needs of Local Governments

1. Robust Security: Local governments require strict access controls, SSO authentication, and SLAs to ensure compliance and data security when utilizing generative AI.

2. Transparent Quoting: Employing IT tools often necessitates detailed documentation for procurement, such as price estimates and delivery notes.

3. Pro Bono Pre-Verification: Many local agencies face budget constraints, making it challenging to experiment with AI capabilities before funding approval. They express a desire to validate use cases without incurring costs upfront.

To address these specific requirements, KnowledgeSense is offering special support to selected partners for this demonstration phase, allowing governmental bodies to test the capabilities of ChatSense to incorporate their internal data safely and securely.

What is ChatSense?

ChatSense is a business-oriented service that employs ChatGPT in a secure manner while also maintaining cost advantages. It caters to a wide array of clients, including enterprises, governmental institutions, and universities. Key features of ChatSense include:

1. Protection of Chat Data: All corporate plans come with features that safeguard chat content in the AI's learning process. The Business Plan and above incorporate advanced security measures like Single Sign-On, prohibited word registration, IP restrictions, and exportable chat histories at no additional cost.

2. Rich Features for Internal Sharing: ChatSense offers unique functionalities not typically found in standard ChatGPT, including tools for bulk member management and document organization via folder systems.

3. No Initial Costs: There are no upfront fees for use, and potential users can substantially expand the free trial offerings to explore if the service meets their needs.

Additional Learning Capabilities (RAG)

Building AI with Proprietary Data

ChatSense's new additional learning plugin enables users to upload various document formats (txt, csv, doc, pdf, etc.) that guide AI responses. Users can upload multiple files, train multiple AI models, and provide up to 1 million pages (with options for more). Importantly, the AI will cite the source of any answers, allowing for transparency and verification of the information it provides.

Benefits of Becoming a Partner

While ChatSense offers significant benefits even without partnership, signing up as a partner unlocks additional advantages for local government clients:

1. Support in Exploring AI Applications: Partner organizations receive ongoing support throughout their AI integration journey, including regular meetings with experienced engineers and staff training.

2. Public Relations Support: KnowledgeSense's PR team can assist local agencies in presenting AI results to the community clearly, optimizing the impact of their technological advancements.

3. Free Evaluation Without Budgets: Teams can conduct approximately 100,000 words of free conversation tests, as well as a one-month free trial of the additional learning feature.

Details of the 15th Recruitment Round

• - Target: Local government-related entities across Japan (applications allowed by department/team)
• - Limit: Up to five organizations (first-come, first-served)
• - Deadline: Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 23:59
• - Application Method: Interested parties can apply via the given contact link.

Through this initiative, KnowledgeSense aims to facilitate local governments in mastering generative AI technologies, enhancing productivity within administrative frameworks. To keep up with this rapidly evolving landscape, KnowledgeSense continues to urge local agencies to reach out for consultations on implementing AI solutions effectively.

For more information about ChatSense and to see how it can transform your organizational processes, visit KnowledgeSense's site.