AI voice dialogue avatar "AI Avatar AOI"AI Ibara Hiyori" is equipped with image recognition to realize various communication such as fortune telling and reviews.

Utilizing the system of the AI ​​voice dialogue avatar "AI Avatar AOI" provided by Advanced Media Inc. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Suzuki Kiyoyuki, hereinafter referred to as "Advanced Media"), we have equipped "AI Ibara Hiyori," an AI version of Ibaraki Prefecture's official VTuber "Ibara Hiyori," with a new image recognition function.
The new AI Ibaraki Hiyori will be appearing at the Ibaraki Prefecture booth at Niconico Chokaigi 4, which will be held on Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th. The planning and management of this exhibition is being carried out by TRIBALCON. Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Noriaki Ikumoto, hereinafter referred to as TRIBALCON.), which has been commissioned by Ibaraki Prefecture.

"AI Ibara Hiyori" equipped with image recognition function and appearing at "Niconico Chokaigi 2024"

Advanced Media is working on adding features and flexible improvements to ensure that the worldview of the characters in "AI Ibara Hiyori" is reproduced without compromising the quality of the AI ​​dialogue. ^* By combining the high speech recognition accuracy of "AI Avatar AOI," which utilizes AmiVoice, an AI speech recognition technology, with our unique dialogue system and the conversation generation AI "ChatGPT," we have achieved more natural AI dialogue.

"AI Ibara Hiyori," which will appear at "Niconico Chokaigi 2024," has added image recognition functionality, enabling a variety of communication possibilities. By tapping the "talk," "fortune telling," and "show" buttons on your tablet device, you can enjoy a variety of communication with "AI Ibara Hiyori."
For example, the addition of image recognition capabilities has enabled AI Ibaraki Hiyori to accurately review the characteristics of the items held by visitors. When AI Ibaraki Hiyori is shown a package of dried sweet potato, it introduces the characteristics of the sweet potato and promotes the appeal of Ibaraki Prefecture.
In addition, in the fortune-telling content, "AI Ibara Hiyori" will tell you today's fortune and lucky items while touching on characteristics such as the user's clothing.
In addition, the app will be equipped with a multilingual function that supports English, and will be used to promote the attractions of Ibaraki Prefecture to visitors to "Niconico Chokaigi 2024."

Aiming to create an AI that does not destroy the original worldview of the character, "AI Ibara Hiyori" utilizes a unique filtering function that avoids inappropriate terminology and unintended responses, as well as a dictionary registration function that converts technical terms and proper nouns into text with a high degree of accuracy, enabling conversations that suit a variety of uses.

As the conversational AI market expands, Advanced Media will actively promote new initiatives with companies and local governments using "AI Avatar AOI."

■ "Niconico Chokaigi 2024", "AI Ibara Hiyori" booth

■ "AI Ibara Hiyori" x Saya Hiyama collaboration video
Release location: YouTube "Ibakira TV" channel
URL: https://youtu.be/Dz35X0eIaAA
Title: [Hiyama Saya x AI Ibara Hiyori] Hiyama Saya's fortune told using AI image recognition.

■About Ibaraki Prefecture's Official VTuber "Ibaraki Hiyori"

Name: Ibara Hiyori (nickname: Hiyorin) A prefectural employee working at the Ibaraki Prefectural Government. Due to the transfer, she was assigned to the Virtual Public Relations Department/VTuber Team as an official announcer for Ibakira TV on August 30, 8. X: https://twitter.com/ibakira_VTuber

About AI voice dialogue avatar “AI Avatar AOI”

1. AI automates customer support, allowing 24/365 support
Customer support can be handled unattended 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through AI voice dialogue. It contributes to reducing the number of man-hours required to respond to inquiries, resolving labor shortages in companies, and strengthening customer contact in a remote environment. Depending on the content of the conversation, it may be possible to arrange for a manned response.

2. ChatGPT and unique dialogue system recreates the characters' personalities
By linking our unique dialogue system with OpenAI's conversation generation AI "ChatGPT", we will achieve higher quality AI dialogue. We can respond in a flexible and versatile manner while recreating the personality, mannerisms, and phrasing of the original character. It is also possible to change the appearance of the avatar and customize the voice synthesis according to the user.

3. Multi-device compatible
You can choose from a variety of devices depending on your purpose and use, including VR/Metaverse, digital signage, and tablets. Furthermore, on the social VR app "VRChat", it is possible to have AI avatars express various emotions and provide guidance while moving around the world.

Four. Easily check and edit dialogue content with a simple management screen
You can check and edit the voice recognition results and automatic response contents from the management screen. Analyzing the data can also be used for marketing purposes.

Five. Multilingual support (subtitle system)
In addition to Japanese, you can now speak to the character in English, Chinese, and other languages. The character will respond to questions in multiple languages ​​through real-time voice recognition. The character's response is displayed as subtitles in real time in the language you have set, so the character's unique Japanese nuances, speech patterns, and catchphrases are preserved, and the system is similar to movie subtitles in that it supports multiple languages ​​while maintaining the characteristics of the content.

■AI voice dialogue avatar “AI Avatar AOI” product page
https://www.advanced-media.co.jp/products/service/ai-avatar-aoi

*Source: ecarlate “Speech Recognition Market Trends 2024” Speech Recognition Software/Cloud Service Market

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About Ibakira TV
An internet video site launched in 2012 by Ibaraki Prefecture to disseminate local information. It is the first official local government video site to have more than 10 YouTube subscribers.
・Ibaraki Prefecture Internet video site "Ibakira TV": https://www.ibakira.tv/
・YouTube channel "Ibakira TV":
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErkC29SJY8RGSpIJa9qJoA

■About TRIBALCON. Co., Ltd.
Established in 2015 as a group company of BALCOLONY., a creative team that focuses on graphic design for the entertainment industry. Utilizing my experience and track record in the entertainment business, I will demonstrate my strengths in the creative field in order to maintain high-quality communication with fans of my works.
https://tribalcon.co.jp