BLOCKSMITH&Co. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tetsuya Sanada; hereinafter "BLOCKSMITH") is pleased to announce that EQUES Inc. (Head office: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Naoki Kishi; hereinafter "EQUES"), an AI start-up based on mathematical engineering, which originated from the Matsuo Lab of the University of Tokyo, has signed a basic agreement on 27 October regarding the joint development of products using AI technology.
■ About AI Quiz Generator
BLOCKSMITH is developing QAQA, a user-generated vertical short video quiz app. Until now, video-based social media have separated the posting side from the viewing side, and users on the viewing side have mainly been passive viewers. QAQA also adds Web3 technology to create an exciting UX where users can earn money and compete for rankings.
BLOCKSMITH has established the BLOCKSMITH AI Lab since April 2023 and has developed the AI Quiz Generator, which reads content assets previously posted by "popular influencers, KOLs, TikTokers, YouTubers and bloggers (hereinafter, 'influencers')" and automatically generates quizzes and quiz videos for posting on QAQA.
This allows influencers and others to provide quizzes to QAQA as an extension of their existing activities, without adding too much work.
■ Aims of the Business Alliance
Simply creating quizzes using AI is not very difficult. However, some quizzes are interesting to take and some are not. The sense of interest will vary depending on the person taking the quiz, making it a profound study. The aim of this partnership is to develop the quiz generator to a high level by incorporating EQUES' AI technology.
The combination of BLOCKSMITH's Web3-related technology and EQUES' AI technology will create a new user experience that fuses Web3 and AI.
■ About ‘QAQA’
An alpha version is available for users to experience certain features such as quiz questions and answers. Various event functions to enhance the quiz experience, as well as the addition of NFTs, the cryptocurrency "BLQS," and a proprietary wallet, are planned to be gradually introduced.
【Links】
- Service Website: https://www.qaqa.io/
- Alpha Version Application Form: https://www.qaqa.io/testerform
- LINE ：https://lin.ee/pGiHOyn
- X (EN): https://twitter.com/qaqa_en
- X (JP): https://twitter.com/qaqa_jp
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@qaqa_channel
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qaqa_channel/
- Discord: https://discord.gg/GgJvcHE3cf
About BLOCKSMITH&Co.
Company Name: BLOCKSMITH&Co.
CEO: Tetsuya Sanada
Establishment: April 1, 2022
Capital: 14,999,950 JPY
Head office: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-6122
Business: Development and distribution of products such as blockchain technology and crypto assets utilising NFTs
URL：https://www.blocksmithand.co.jp/en/
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About EQUES Inc.
EQUES Inc. is a start-up founded by chief AI engineers from the Matsuo Lab of the University of Tokyo. EQUES conducts research and development with a focus on generative AI and mathematical optimisation, based on the philosophy of 'accelerating the development of society by manipulating cutting-edge machine learning technology'. The founders, who are active Tokyo graduate students, bring together the expertise of each member to face corporate challenges and implement cutting-edge technologies in the fields of AI and machine learning in society.
Company Name: EQUES Inc.
CEO: Naoki Kishi
Establishment: February, 2022
Head office: 6-25-14 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Kyoto (in HONGO EGG)
Business: AI solutions business
URL：https://www.eques.co.jp/