Polimill Inc., a leader in the social implementation of generative AI, conducted an on-site 'QommonsAI' (Beginner Level) training session for Shimotsuma City officials in Ibaraki Prefecture on May 15, 2026. The training saw participation from about 20 general staff members in the morning and approximately 40 management-level staff in the afternoon, reflecting a strong organizational commitment to promoting AI utilization.
### Training Overview - **Municipality:** Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture - **Curriculum:** Beginner Level - **Participants:** Total of approx. 60 (20 general staff, 40 managers)
### Shifting from Anxiety to Expectation At the start of the session, many officials expressed confusion regarding how to apply AI to their daily tasks. However, through learning specific use cases and prompting techniques, their attitudes shifted toward enthusiasm. During the exercises, participants realized how to structure instructions effectively, enabling them to visualize integrating QommonsAI into their own workflows.
### Addressing Diverse Needs: PR and Council Assembly Responses This was the third session held in Shimotsuma City, leading to deeper discussions on operational integration. Specific topics included the use of image generation for PR posters and the creation of response drafts for the upcoming June city council assembly by management-level staff. While challenges like data governance remain, the session highlighted the city's proactive stance on AI adoption.
### About QommonsAI Developed and operated by Polimill Inc., QommonsAI is an evidence-based generative AI platform designed to solve administrative challenges using tens of millions of data points including laws, policies, and municipal case studies. As of May 2026, it is used by over 800 municipalities and approximately 300,000 users across Japan for tasks such as assembly response, policy planning, and public relations. The platform features 12 selectable models from leading providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Preferred Networks.
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