Artificial intelligence used in tutorials for foreign workers in Japan
Called Teachme AI, the software was recently tested at a meat shop. In 15 minutes, a 30-minute video can be created with instructions for foreign workers, who now number two million in Japan.
Tokyo (AsiaNews/Agencies) – In Japan, AI-based software has been launched to produce educational videos for foreign workers.
Studist, a Tokyo-based company, is offering the service called "Teachme AI", which can quickly produce videos with text translated into 20 different languages.
The aim is to help companies at a time when the number of foreign workers in Japan is rising due to labour shortages and an aging population.
Teachme AI can create tutorial videos from raw footage in a short amount of time, reducing editing time by more than 90 per cent.
Thanks to artificial intelligence, videos can be automatically divided into chapters with subtitles. The software can produce content in languages like Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Bengali.
“The videos are useful for helping (workers) to learn the ropes at their jobs," said Studist President Satoshi Suzuki, emphasizing the importance of providing the right training to foreign workers.
According to government data, at the end of October 2023, the number of foreign workers in Japan exceeded two million for the first time.
Last month, the Japanese diet (parliament) enacted new legislation to replace a controversial internship programme for foreigners with a system that encourages foreign workers to stay longer.
In recent days, software was tested in a butcher shop in Ageo, a city in Saitama prefecture north of Tokyo. In about 15 minutes a 30-minute video was produced with explanations in Thai showing how to pack meat.
"I was surprised to see how quickly (the manual) was produced," said Yumi Eguchi, an executive officer at wholesaler Sc Meat Co.
Workers are impressed as well. "Thanks to the Thai subtitles, it was easy for me to understand what to do,” said Wandee Sriprom, a 42-year-old worker from Thailand, who took on the task while looking at the video.
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