Toyama-focused 'Kita Nihon Shimbun Generative AI' Service Launched
Kita Nihon Shimbun Co. launched 'Kita Nihon Shimbun Generative AI' on April 1, 2026, a corporate generative AI service leveraging newspaper article data. It specializes in providing regionally focused answers and proposals by referencing highly reliable data, featuring robust security and support for various language models.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 23:30
- 🔍 Collected: April 1, 2026 at 16:47
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 22, 2026 at 00:05 (487h 17m after Collected)
Kita Nihon Shimbun Co., Ltd. began offering "Kita Nihon Shimbun Generative AI," a generative AI service for corporations linked with newspaper article data, on April 1, 2026. A key feature of this service is its ability to provide region-specific answers and proposals by referencing highly reliable data.
## **Supporting Operations with Trusted AI Services x Regional Information**
This service integrates Kita Nihon Shimbun article data from 2020 onwards into "exaBase Generative AI," which boasts a high market share as a corporate generative AI service. It can be utilized for a wide range of applications, such as drafting greetings and brainstorming ideas based on regional characteristics, and grasping trends.
Over 200 types of prompt templates (instruction texts), which are in high demand by corporate organizations, are also available, making it convenient to use as a general generative AI.
## **Strengths of Kita Nihon Shimbun Generative AI**
**1) Capable of Toyama-specific responses**
By referencing Kita Nihon Shimbun's abundant article data as an information source, users can collect and analyze information specifically tailored to Toyama Prefecture.
**2) Safe and Secure Security**
Input content is not used for learning. It also features settings for prohibited words and the option for domestic processing, allowing for use without concerns about information leakage or data outflow.
**3) Latest and Abundant Language Models**
Various language models such as GPT, Gemini, and Claude are available. Users can select the optimal model according to their purpose, such as document creation or image generation.
**4) Equipped with High-Precision RAG; Internal Documents Can Also Be Linked**
Equipped with high-precision RAG (data linkage function). It can be used for a wide range of applications, such as automating inquiry responses by ingesting regulations and manuals.
**5) Automatic Visualization of Usage and Effects**
Usage status and the effect of reducing working hours are automatically aggregated and visualized. This is useful for calculating cost-effectiveness and considering measures to improve utilization rates.
**6) Locally-Oriented Support System**
ExaWizards Inc., which has a track record of over 2000 AI support cases, collaborates with Kita Nihon Shimbun Co., Ltd. to provide locally-oriented support, including operational assistance before and after introduction.
For service details, please check the special website (https://pub.webun.jp/pub/knp-ai/).
Keyword: Generative AI
## **Supporting Operations with Trusted AI Services x Regional Information**
This service integrates Kita Nihon Shimbun article data from 2020 onwards into "exaBase Generative AI," which boasts a high market share as a corporate generative AI service. It can be utilized for a wide range of applications, such as drafting greetings and brainstorming ideas based on regional characteristics, and grasping trends.
Over 200 types of prompt templates (instruction texts), which are in high demand by corporate organizations, are also available, making it convenient to use as a general generative AI.
## **Strengths of Kita Nihon Shimbun Generative AI**
**1) Capable of Toyama-specific responses**
By referencing Kita Nihon Shimbun's abundant article data as an information source, users can collect and analyze information specifically tailored to Toyama Prefecture.
**2) Safe and Secure Security**
Input content is not used for learning. It also features settings for prohibited words and the option for domestic processing, allowing for use without concerns about information leakage or data outflow.
**3) Latest and Abundant Language Models**
Various language models such as GPT, Gemini, and Claude are available. Users can select the optimal model according to their purpose, such as document creation or image generation.
**4) Equipped with High-Precision RAG; Internal Documents Can Also Be Linked**
Equipped with high-precision RAG (data linkage function). It can be used for a wide range of applications, such as automating inquiry responses by ingesting regulations and manuals.
**5) Automatic Visualization of Usage and Effects**
Usage status and the effect of reducing working hours are automatically aggregated and visualized. This is useful for calculating cost-effectiveness and considering measures to improve utilization rates.
**6) Locally-Oriented Support System**
ExaWizards Inc., which has a track record of over 2000 AI support cases, collaborates with Kita Nihon Shimbun Co., Ltd. to provide locally-oriented support, including operational assistance before and after introduction.
For service details, please check the special website (https://pub.webun.jp/pub/knp-ai/).
Keyword: Generative AI