At a startup support event hosted by Fukuoka Financial Group on October 10, OpenAI Japan President Tadao Nagasaki announced plans to launch a global startup program to help emerging companies adopt OpenAI’s latest technologies. In his keynote speech, he shared examples of Kyushu-based firms—such as Fukuoka’s home improvement retailer Gooday—using AI tools to improve efficiency and innovation. Nagasaki, formerly president of Amazon Web Services Japan, emphasized the vital role startups play in shaping the future of society. Source: FFG Mirai no Kaigi / Official facebook

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