QommonsAI Training Conducted in Kushima City, Miyazaki Prefecture — 'QommonsAI is Amazing!' Staff Express Enthusiasm During First Encounter with Generative AI

Polimill Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representatives: Ayame Ito, Nohoka Taniguchi), a company driving the social implementation of generative AI, conducted an on-site and online beginner-level training program on June 30, 2026, for staff of Kushima City, Miyazaki Prefecture, on the use of QommonsAI (CommonsAI), a generative AI platform designed for local governments. Each session attracted approximately 30 on-site participants and around 40 online participants, reflecting high staff interest in improving operational efficiency.

Training Highlights

Overview of Training Implementation

Host Municipality: Kushima City, Miyazaki Prefecture

Curriculum: Beginner Level

Format: Hybrid (on-site and online)

Number of Participants: Approximately 30 on-site and 40 online per session

Participant Profile: A diverse group including regular employees and term-limited staff. Only 1–2 participants per session had prior experience with generative AI; most were first-time users.

'So that’s how you get that response!' — Bridging the Gap with Hands-On Experience

The venue maintained a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout, with staff engaging in cheerful conversations. Despite the relaxed mood, participants remained highly focused during both lecture and practical sessions, frequently nodding in understanding and taking detailed notes.

Most participants were experiencing generative AI for the first time. At the start, some mentioned, 'It’s been a while since I last logged in.' As a result, the transformation during hands-on exercises was striking. Staff verbalized their ideas into prompts, compared generated responses with neighbors, and naturally began conversations such as, 'QommonsAI is amazing!' and 'So if you input it that way, you get that kind of response. Then maybe if I try this…' This fostered a collaborative learning environment where mutual understanding deepened.

During the 'Create a Greeting Message' exercise, participants at the same starting level deepened their understanding of structured prompting.

Training Highlights

Unprecedented Participation Scale, Surprising Even Organizers

The training attracted not only regular staff but also term-limited employees, including those handling highly specialized tasks daily. In response to this diversity, instructors focused on introducing concrete use cases relevant to various job functions.

The organizing department commented, 'Interest in this QommonsAI training was exceptionally high—we had more participants than ever before.' The strong motivation among all attendees to improve efficiency suggested significant potential for broader adoption across the entire municipal office.

Comment from Organizer (Moriyama)

'What impressed me most was seeing participants enjoy and deepen their understanding together—verbalizing their ideas into prompts and refining the responses they received.'

'The unprecedented level of participation reflects the staff’s strong desire to improve efficiency. We will continue to support them as this enthusiasm spreads throughout the organization.'

About the QommonsAI Training Program

Polimill Inc. offers a nationwide, free, in-person training program for municipalities that have adopted QommonsAI. Employees visit client sites directly to deliver training. Curricula are tailored to each municipality’s proficiency level and challenges, ranging from beginner to intermediate and management-focused sessions. The program ensures that AI adoption doesn’t end at implementation but continues until staff can confidently use the tool in daily operations. For inquiries about training, please contact the QommonsAI support desk.

About QommonsAI (CommonsAI)

QommonsAI, developed, provided, and operated by Polimill Inc., is a generative AI for public administration. It supports evidence-based solutions to municipal challenges using a database of over tens of millions of documents, including laws, policies, academic papers, and case studies from Japan and abroad.

As of July 2026, approximately 1,000 municipalities and 500,000 users nationwide utilize QommonsAI across a wide range of tasks, including legislative support, policy development, citizen services, and public relations.

Official Website: https://info.qommons.ai/

About Polimill Inc.

Polimill Inc. is a five-year-old ICT startup with the mission 'Creating the future we want to leave behind together.' The company develops and operates QommonsAI, a generative AI for administrative support, and Surfvote, an SNS that enables anyone to easily and safely participate in urban planning. Polimill aims to realize a digitally driven society where everyone can participate in rule-making, combining rationality and empathy.

Official Website: https://polimill.jp/