Risks of Delayed Response to Technological Innovation and Higher Development Costs
First written in FY2024. 1 of 2 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 34 of 95 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「We are also using generative AI to strengthen service competitiveness and improve operating efficiency, but its use involves inherent risks. If laws or guidelines concerning generative AI are introduced or strengthened, we may need to review our service operations and development systems. If the output of generative AI results in misinformation, infringement of third-party rights, or information leakage, or if we cannot respond promptly to technological advances by competitors, the Group’s credibility and competitiveness may decline, affecting its business and performance.」
The Company specifies risks involving generative-AI regulation, misinformation, infringement of rights, information leakage, and responses to competitors, in addition to the risks of falling behind technological innovation and rising development costs. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「If we cannot respond promptly to the rapid pace of technological innovation or if development and other costs exceed expectations, the Group’s performance may be affected.」
The Company discloses delays in responding to technological innovation and unexpectedly high development costs as separate business risks.