Sony Network Communications Adds Interactive AI Agent Version to 'Prediction One' Predictive Analytics Tool

Sony Network Communications Inc. (the "Company") will add "Prediction One (Agent Version)," where an interactive AI agent navigates practical tasks, as a new lineup in its AI predictive analytics tool "Prediction One." This provides a new analytical experience moving from conventional "tool operation" to "co-creation through dialogue" with an AI agent, enabling anyone to make data-based decisions.

The beta version of "Prediction One (Agent Version)" will be available starting May 2026. The production version, reflecting customer feedback and usability tests during the beta period, is scheduled for release within fiscal year 2026.

"Prediction One (Agent Version)" has evolved from a "tool-operating" experience to a "co-creating with an AI agent" user experience. The AI agent navigates users through common pitfalls for beginners—from initial data creation and theme setting to specific next steps—acting like an "expert by your side" through chat-based dialogue until task completion.

Furthermore, a new UI has been adopted to pursue "usability for everyone." These functional enhancements enable anyone, regardless of expertise, to autonomously perform predictive analysis that supports business growth.

The newly featured AI agent is a proprietary system that leverages predictive analysis technology developed through R&D in data science at Sony Group Corporation. It navigates users from theme setting to data preparation while understanding their intent.

### Key Features of "Prediction One (Agent Version)"

#### AI Agent Functions
1. **Consultative Conversational UX**: The AI agent navigates consistently from selecting themes (e.g., "what to predict/analyze") to providing specific next-step instructions via chat. By actively interviewing users, the AI agent automatically organizes and verbalizes prediction themes. Since the initial process requiring expertise is completed solely through conversation with the AI, anyone can start analysis without hesitation.
2. **AI Proposals Supporting Decision-Making**: The AI agent proposes data correction plans to improve accuracy and hints for subsequent measures with clear rationales. This ensures a convincing analysis experience for users.
3. **AI Proposals/Execution of Data Pre-processing**: The AI agent executes complex pre-processing, such as data joining and cleaning, required for high-accuracy results on behalf of the user.

#### UI Optimized for AI Agent Functions
"Prediction One (Agent Version)" adopts a UI that allows users to progress from start to finish on a single screen through dialogue with the AI agent. By presenting the next required task, the AI agent ensures users can smoothly navigate theme setting, data preparation, predictive analysis, and result verification without getting lost in screen transitions or operational procedures.

### Development Background
Prediction One launched in 2019 as an AI predictive analytics tool usable by beginners. While receiving positive feedback, we found that beginners often struggled with "time-consuming data organization" or "not knowing how to evaluate models." Amidst the rapid expansion of generative AI in business, barriers like expertise in theme setting and data prep still prevent predictive analysis from reaching full operational deployment. Sony aims to solve these issues and create an environment where everyone can master AI.