Taking on the Challenge as an AI Company

Redefining the AI experience in Japan.

Generative AI is ushering in an unprecedented paradigm shift.

Leveraging its strengths of having more than 100 million user touchpoints and providing over 100 services, LY Corporation is creating a new way of life as one of Japan’s largest AI companies.

Instead of requiring users to search for and compare information themselves, AI takes over the process and guides them toward their next action. LY Corporation is creating experiences that lead directly to action.

With the execution capabilities to transform both how people work and how they experience daily life from the ground up—at ten times the speed—LY Corporation will lead the world in creating AI that delivers genuine value in people’s everyday lives.

Agent i

Banner introducing “Agent i,” an AI assistant for LINE and Yahoo! JAPAN. A large AI agent icon with a blue-to-purple gradient is centered in the design, surrounded by radiating lines, small stars, and dotted graphic accents. The LINE and Yahoo! JAPAN logos appear in the upper-left corner. The banner combines a clean white background with vibrant gradient colors, creating a friendly and futuristic visual.

"Agent i" is an AI agent that users can seamlessly access with a single tap from both LINE and Yahoo! JAPAN.

Users can interact with "Agent i" through the services they use every day to find answers to a wide range of questions and receive personalized suggestions from "Agent i."

Internal initiatives

In addition to providing an environment equipped with AI tools and other resources, we promote a wide range of initiatives, including structured training programs, study sessions, idea contests, and programs for engineers.
We provide an environment where every employee can learn about the latest technologies, apply them in their daily work, and create new value for society.

Generative AI seminars and study sessions

We provide a wide range of learning opportunities to help all employees make AI a practical partner in their daily work. Mandatory e-learning covers topics such as security risk management and prompt engineering to ensure AI is used safely and effectively, while AI Pulse delivers monthly video updates on the latest internal and external trends and use cases.
We also hold regular Generative AI Seminars tailored to different learning goals—from employees who want to build practical skills with AI tools to improve productivity, to those looking to drive innovation and bring new ideas to life with AI, as well as those aspiring to lead AI adoption across the company.

New Graduate Dev Challenge

This hands-on training program for new graduates brings together cross-functional teams to plan and develop services aligned with the company's strategic technology initiatives and emerging trends.
Each year, participants work on a different theme (such as "AI Agent"), conceptualizing a service from the ground up that supports users' daily lives and turning their ideas into a working prototype.

新卒が挑む、本気の8日間。AIエージェントを形にするDev Challenge

Banner promoting “Dev Challenge - Bringing AI Agents to Life.” It features a purple-to-blue gradient background with the large title “Dev Challenge.” Three circular group photos along the bottom show teams of participants, emphasizing collaborative training and hands-on development. The design conveys an energetic, modern theme focused on technology and learning.

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AI Agent Prototyping TF

AI Agent Prototyping TF is a task force made up of volunteer employees selected through an internal application process. Working closely with the Chief Product Officer (CPO), the team rapidly develops AI features dedicated to Agent i.
Free from the constraints of their day-to-day responsibilities, team members drive projects end to end—from prototype development through production release. Employees with a strong passion for turning new ideas into reality voluntarily step forward to take on the challenge.

徹底的にユーザーに向き合い、体験を磨き込んだ。新卒同期チームが「日程調整エージェント」でコンペ1位を獲るまで

Content card introducing the AI Agent Prototyping Task Force. Explanatory text appears on the left, while a group photo on the right shows several people standing side by side indoors, dressed casually and facing the camera. The photo includes the “AI STORY” logo and an overlaid headline reading, “How a team of new graduates refined the user experience and won first place in a competition with their scheduling agent.” The card highlights an internal AI project and collaborative team initiative.

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Generative AI Utilization Contest

This is an idea contest held across the entire SoftBank Group. Employees are free to propose new business ideas or solutions to social issues that leverage generative AI, providing an opportunity to take on challenges within a large, Group-wide framework.

Work environment

At LY Corporation, we provide ChatGPT Enterprise and proprietary productivity tools to all approximately 11,000 employees, creating an environment where a wide range of generative AI technologies can be used safely and securely.

We also adopt a multi-vendor strategy that avoids dependence on any single technology partner, allowing employees to choose the most appropriate technology platform for their needs. In addition to access to the full suite of APIs from OpenAI, L.L.C., employees can also leverage large language models available through Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.

In their day-to-day work, employees primarily use Gemini for standard AI tasks and Codex for more advanced use cases, while also having access to tools such as ChatGPT and Claude Code. In addition, our governance framework and approval processes enable organizations to flexibly evaluate, adopt, and use new AI tools as needed.

「AIを使いこなす会社では終わらない」LINEヤフーが目指すAIネイティブ組織とは？

Content card displaying the headline, “Beyond Being a Company That Simply Uses AI: What Is the AI-Native Organization LINE Yahoo Aims to Build?” The card features a clean white background with the article title prominently displayed in a simple, minimalist layout.

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世界最高峰のテック・戦略コンサルの最前線からLINEヤフーへ。 1万人の業務プロセスを塗り替える「AIx組織変革」に挑む

Bust portrait of a person standing in a bright office and facing the camera. The person is wearing a dark jacket and has a calm expression. Large windows in the background allow natural light into the office. An overlaid caption reads, “From the Front Lines of a World-Class Technology and Strategy Consultancy to LINE Yahoo: Transforming the Work Processes of 10,000 Employees Through AI Organizational Transformation.”

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Career opportunities

At LY Corporation, we're looking for talented people to join us in shaping the future as an AI company.
For current openings and detailed job descriptions, please see below.

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