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Explore the Blind Spots of AI Utilization: Join Our Free Online Seminar

On November 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM, Umee Technologies Inc. will host a free online seminar featuring CEO Hirotaka Niiro. The seminar, titled "Blind Spots in AI Utilization: Key Points for Strategic Application from an AI Developer CEO," is aimed at those involved in AI planning and implementation. The purpose is to delve into the limitations and risks associated with generative AI and present actionable strategies that can effectively drive business growth.

Background and Purpose of the Seminar

The rapid integration of AI technology in many enterprises has led to its swift adoption, particularly in the area of generative AI. However, many organizations are facing critical challenges, such as the realization that after implementation, the expected results are not materializing. Moreover, the risks associated with using AI are often poorly understood.

Umee Technologies, the developer behind the conversation analysis AI, Insight Analysis™ Front Agent, believes that to harness AI genuinely for enhancing competitiveness, it is essential to avoid over-reliance on technology and develop a solid understanding of the knowledge and potential risks inherent in AI utilization. This seminar is designed to equip participants responsible for AI strategies with the latest trends, practical insights, and crucial knowledge necessary for making informed strategic decisions regarding their AI initiatives.

Specific Benefits for Participants

1. Understanding AI Blind Spots:
Gain insights into the limitations of generative AI and how to preemptively prevent strategic risks stemming from inappropriate usage.

2. Enhancing Strategic Planning Capabilities:
By refining basic knowledge about AI and its latest developments, participants will acquire perspectives crucial for formulating effective AI strategies tailored to their specific challenges.

3. Learning Directly Applicable AI Strategies:
Through real-world examples of specialized AI applications, attendees will learn how to enhance productivity in core business areas and differentiate from competitors.

Seminar Overview

• - Seminar Title: Blind Spots in AI Utilization: Key Points for Strategic Application from an AI Developer CEO
• - Date and Time: November 18, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
• - Format: Online (Teams Webinar)
• - Cost: Free
• - Target Audience: Individuals interested in utilizing AI for planning and strategy, especially from DX promotion departments and those keen on AI technology.
• - Registration URL: Register Here
• - Registration Deadline: November 18, 2025, by 1:00 PM

Seminar Program

• - Session 1: What is AI? Confirming Basic Knowledge and Recent Trends
• - Session 2: Cautions Regarding Generative AI: What Can and Cannot Be Done by AI
• - Session 3: Understanding the Advantages of Domain-Specific AI

Speaker Profile

Hirotaka Niiro:
Hirotaka Niiro conducted research on neural prosthetics at the University of Tokyo, then worked for Yamaha Corporation, where he received the President's Award three times while handling business development and human resource education. His journey also includes experiences in a VR startup that expanded into Silicon Valley and a successful business sale. In May 2019, he established Umee Technologies, a startup recognized by the National University Corporation, and developed the Insight Analysis™ Front Agent, which addresses the complexities of human dialogue and interaction.

About Front Agent

The Front Agent enables companies to visualize customers' hidden feelings simply by recording conversations. This Insight Analysis™ tool employs a patented technology called the Deep Insight Engine™ to derive competitive insights. It opens up questions such as why customers choose your company or why they opt out. Adaptable to face-to-face meetings, web meetings, and phone calls, the Front Agent also facilitates AI integration with platforms like Kintone and Salesforce. Moreover, it has achieved a three-star rating in the Cybozu Partner Evaluation System.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Umee Technologies Inc.
• - CEO: Hirotaka Niiro
• - Website: Umee Technologies
• - Headquarters: 1-5-1 Chofu-gaoka, Chofu City, Tokyo, inside the National University Corporation, University of Electro-Communications
• - Tokyo Office: 5F Hibiya Central Building, 1-2-9 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo
• - Established: May 2019
• - Service Site: Front Agent
• - Mission: To usher in an era where human interaction is prioritized by analyzing human psychological trends derived from conversations through the Deep Insight Engine™.