Beta version of generative AI safeguard “KARAKURI Guardrails” launched

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Beta version of “KARAKURI Guardrails” compatible with Japan’s unique characteristics launched

Karakuri Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shimon Oda, hereafter referred to as Karakuri), which promotes customer support DX, is pleased to announce that it has started offering the beta version of the generative AI guardrail system "KARAKURI Guardrails". realizes safe AI operations that are compatible with Japanese-specific expressions and cultural backgrounds

“KARAKURI Guardrails” development background

As the commercial use of generative AI expands, the initial ChatGPT guardrails introduced by OpenAI have become an industry standard, and major companies such as Google and AWS are following suit and strengthening them. However, these systems are primarily intended for use in English-speaking countries, and have the issue of not being able to adequately handle the ambiguity, honorific language, and context dependence unique to Japanese. In response to this situation, KARAKURI has developed an AI safeguard optimized for Japanese by leveraging the technological capabilities cultivated through KARAKURI LM.

Features of “KARAKURI Guardrails”

``KARAKURI Guardrails'' supports safe AI operations with Japanese language support that exceeds existing global standards. The main features are as follows.

① Detection of hallucination risk

Prevent the spread of misinformation by checking generated content against reliable sources and eliminating uncertain information.

② Detection of context deviation

Identify responses that deviate from established topics and objectives to ensure efficient and appropriate communication.

③ Detection of aggressive behavior

Instantly identify inappropriate comments and malicious behavior to keep your systems and users safe.

④ Detection of personal information

Detects personal information such as name and address, and strengthens privacy protection by masking or deleting it.

⑤ Detection of prohibited words and topics

Monitor inappropriate language and topics based on your company's own policies and legal standards.

Evaluation at “AWS re:Invent 2024”

At an event hosted by AWS held in Las Vegas in December 2024, "KARAKURI Guardrails" was introduced by Sony Corporation as an excellent Japanese AI technology.

Video link: AWS re:Invent 2024 – Scaling generative AI workloads with efficient model choice (AIM397-NEW)

Company Profile

Karakuri Co. , Ltd. is a startup that provides AI solutions that utilize Japan's unique technology, with the vision of "Friendly Technology."

• Address : Camel Tsukiji II 5F, 2-7-3 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045
• Established : October 3, 2016
• Representative : Shimon Oda, Representative Director and CEO
• Business content : Development and provision of customer support solutions using AI
• URL : https://about.karakuri.ai/

In order to further advance the use of AI in Japan, Karakuri will continue to pursue highly safe technology.

■Press release source - Karakuri Co., Ltd.
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