The following is an introduction to the generative AI tools commonly used by Japanese users:
1. ChatGPT
- Introduction: Developed by OpenAI, based on the GPT series model, it is one of the most well-known generative AI tools in Japan.
- Functions: Supports text generation, code writing, dialogue interaction, translation, content summarization, etc., and is widely used in work, study and entertainment scenarios.
- Usage: The penetration rate among Japanese users is high, especially among young people aged 18-24, with a usage rate of 56%, but the overall daily usage frequency is low (for example, only 1% of users in Japan use it every day).
- Application scenarios: Used for text creation, email writing, and learning assistance in private life; used for meeting records, report generation, customer communication, etc. at work.
2. DALL·E 3
- Introduction: OpenAI's image generation model, which can generate high-quality images through text descriptions.
- Functions: Supports complex scenes, character design, artistic creation, etc., and is widely used in creative industries, education, media and advertising.
- How to use: Integrated in ChatGPT Plus, or free experience through Bing image creation function
- Application cases: used by designers to quickly generate visual concepts, by the film industry for pre-visualization scene design, and by advertising companies for customized marketing materials.
3. Synthesia
- Introduction: AI video generation platform that can generate realistic character videos through text.
- Function: supports multi-language and multi-role video production, suitable for scenarios such as corporate training, marketing videos, and educational courses.
- Usage: It has a high penetration rate in the Japanese corporate market, and is especially popular among multinational companies that need localized video content.
- Advantages: Reduce video production costs, improve content production efficiency, and support rapid iteration and global distribution.
4. Notta
- Introduction: AI audio-to-text tool developed by a Chinese team, focusing on the Japanese market.
- Function: Supports real-time transcription and translation in 42 languages, with an accuracy rate of up to 98%, suitable for online meetings, lectures, interviews and other scenarios.
- Usage: More than 1 million users in Japan, corporate customers include construction consulting companies, etc., to help improve meeting efficiency and content management.
- Features: No support for Chinese systems at all, cloud services use AWS to ensure data privacy and compliance.
5. WRTN
- Introduction: A free AI tool developed in Japan that integrates writing, drawing, and search functions.
- Functions: Supports AI search, document analysis, image generation, character dialogue, resume creation, etc., with a simple interface and no ads.
- Usage: Popular among Japanese users for its free and multifunctional nature, especially suitable for individuals and small businesses with limited budgets.
- Application scenarios: Students use it for paper writing, professionals use it for report generation, and creators use it for inspiration.
Summary
The popularity of these tools in the Japanese market reflects the value of generative AI in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and stimulating creativity. ChatGPT has become the mainstream choice with its powerful text processing capabilities, while DALL·E 3 and Synthesia have advantages in the image and video fields respectively. Localized tools such as Notta and WRTN have attracted a large number of users through precise positioning and free strategies. In the future, with the advancement of technology and the formation of user habits, the application scenarios of generative AI in Japan will be further expanded.