Major convenience store chains in Japan are using AI to develop new products. Lawson announced that it will launch 3 products in the Tokyo area this month, while FamilyMart is using sales data to support the development of canelé and plans to begin nationwide sales next week.
Major convenience store chains in Japan are using AI to generate ideas for and develop new products. Lawson announced that it will launch 3 products in the Tokyo area this month, including a pickle-flavored lemon tart and bread rolls filled with red bean, margarine and yogurt.
FamilyMart is using AI and sales data to support the development of canelé, a French pastry, and plans to begin selling it nationwide in Japan next week. The company also said it achieved promising results from attempting to sell cream milk cookies supported by AI in July, and intends to continue applying the technology.
Although AI-based food development is advancing rapidly in Japan, some have raised concerns about the risks of super-intelligent AI, and debate continues over the pace of AI development. Research institutions and companies around the world are moving forward with discussions on safety standards and efforts to cooperate.