QommonsAI Training Held in Takahagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture: Fostering 'Proactive AI Usage' Among Staff

On May 18, 2026, Polimill Inc., a leader in the social implementation of generative AI, conducted an on-site training session (beginner level) for staff in Takahagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, on the municipal-focused AI, 'QommonsAI.' A total of 60 participants attended the two-part, morning-and-afternoon session, which sparked active discussions on restructuring municipal operations.

During the training, staff members were observed posing questions to the AI to resolve issues, marking a positive example of a shift from passive learning to 'proactively pioneering AI utilization.'

■ Training Summary
Municipality: Takahagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Curriculum: Beginner Level
Participants: Approximately 60 total (approx. 25 in the morning; approx. 35 in the afternoon)
Participant Profile: While many have used AI in daily life, most had little to no experience using it for official business. Many were interested in applying it to routine administrative tasks.

■ Breaking Preconceptions: AI in Public Services
Initially, many participants held biases that digital tools were difficult to apply to their routine administrative work. However, after seeing concrete application examples of QommonsAI—such as drafting public relations newsletters, preparing handover documents, and revising project plans—participants expressed surprise and newfound understanding. Many felt positive about the potential to apply these tools to their own work.

■ Evolving Toward Proactive Learning
One of the most memorable moments was hearing a participant remark during a break, 'Instead of asking the instructor, we should just ask QommonsAI.' Within just a few hours, the participants evolved from viewing AI as something to be 'taught' into viewing it as a partner for deriving answers through dialogue.

■ Comment from the Representative (Morita)
'I was deeply impressed by the sincere attitude of everyone in Takahagi City as they sought to understand matters fundamentally. The fact that the staff has started to approach generative AI as their own personal mission, rather than passively, will be a significant asset for the future improvement of administrative services in Takahagi City.'

■ About QommonsAI Training Program
Polimill Inc. offers nationwide, on-site, free in-person training programs for municipalities that have adopted QommonsAI. We provide curricula tailored to the proficiency levels and challenges of each municipality, from beginner to managerial levels.

■ About QommonsAI
Developed and managed by Polimill Inc., 'QommonsAI' is a generative AI for government use that supports evidence-based problem solving using tens of millions of data points, including domestic and international laws, policies, research papers, and case studies. As of May 2026, it is used by over 850 municipalities across Japan, involving approximately 350,000 users.