BSN i-Net Launches Pilot Program for Conversational AI Agent in 'Yubinavi Plus' to Assist with Local Government Application Forms

BSN i-Net has launched a pilot program for a conversational AI agent feature within its 'Yubinavi Plus' platform, designed to automate application form creation. In collaboration with the municipalities of Hachinohe, Aizuwakamatsu, and Yahiko, the project aims to streamline counter services and enhance resident experience by utilizing generative AI on the Government Cloud, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Japan.
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## BSN i-Net Launches Pilot Program for Conversational AI Agent in 'Yubinavi Plus' to Assist with Local Government Application Forms

BSN i-Net (Headquarters: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture; President and Representative Director: Shunsuke Nagumo) has initiated a pilot program for a conversational AI agent feature within its paperless counter service, 'Yubinavi Plus', to automate the creation of application forms through dialogue with residents.

With the cooperation of three municipalities—Hachinohe City (Aomori), Aizuwakamatsu City (Fukushima), and Yahiko Village (Niigata)—the company will verify the effectiveness of this technology in reducing administrative workload and improving the citizen experience at service counters.

## Background and Objectives

Local governments nationwide are facing serious challenges such as labor shortages and increasing workloads for staff at service counters. In particular, rural municipalities are required to respond to diverse resident needs with limited personnel amidst population decline due to low birthrates and aging.

In response, the company has been providing 'Yubinavi Plus', a SaaS designed to support the digitalization of counter operations. Through this pilot program, the company aims to further streamline and save labor in counter operations by integrating a conversational AI agent feature that automates response to inquiries and supports the completion of application forms.

## Features of the Pilot Program

① Automating application form creation through conversational AI agents
By interacting with an AI agent at the service counter, residents are guided through necessary application procedures, with the AI automatically completing and generating entry fields. This aims to reduce the man-hours required for interviews and data entry by counter staff.

② Ensuring security through the use of Government Cloud
To address security risks associated with linking resident information directly to AI, the pilot will use generative AI hosted on the Government Cloud (using AWS and OCI) and local LLMs (Large Language Models) to ensure data safety. The Government Cloud is a highly secure platform developed by the government, expected to provide appropriate protection even when handling personal data. This initiative marks the first pilot program of its kind for a counter DX SaaS using generative AI on the Government Cloud*.

*As of March 2026, according to company research, regarding counter DX SaaS using generative AI on the Government Cloud.

③ Verification in diverse municipal environments
By testing across multiple municipalities with differing population sizes, work flows, and system environments, the company will clarify the possibilities for broader deployment and identify implementation challenges.

## Future Prospects

Based on the results of this pilot, the company aims for an official release of the conversational AI agent feature. It intends to expand the functionality of 'Yubinavi Plus' for municipalities across the country, contributing to improved resident services and workplace reform for local government staff.

FAQ

「ゆびナビぷらす」の実証実験で行われることは何ですか?

自治体窓口で住民と対話するAIエージェントを導入し、申請手続きの案内や申請書の入力項目を自動補完・生成する機能の有効性を検証します。

どこの自治体が協力していますか?

青森県八戸市、福島県会津若松市、新潟県弥彦村の3自治体が協力しています。

セキュリティはどのように担保されていますか?

政府が整備した高セキュリティ基盤であるガバメントクラウド(AWSおよびOCI)上の生成AIや、ローカルLLMを活用して住民情報の安全性を担保しています。

この実証実験の特長は何ですか?

ガバメントクラウドの生成AIを活用した窓口DxSaaSの実証実験として全国初(2026年3月時点)であり、申請業務の自動化を安全かつ効率的に実現することを目指しています。

今後の予定はどうなっていますか?

実証実験の結果を踏まえ、対話型AIエージェント機能の正式リリースと全国の自治体への展開を目指します。