Naver Expands Large-Scale AI Ecosystem, Unveils Services Based on 'HyperCLOVA X'

Early August Large-Scale AI 'HyperCLOVA X' Unveiled
Conversational Agent 'CLOVA X'
Generative AI Search Service 'Q:' Sequentially Launched
Services Covering General Users and Corporate Clients

Kim Yuwon, CEO of Naver Cloud, is introducing the company's hyper-large AI 'HyperClovaX' at the developer conference 'Deview 2023' held on the 27th at COEX in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Naver is embarking on a full-scale expansion of its ultra-large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. Naver, which will unveil 'HyperCLOVA X' in August, announced the lineup of services based on it and their release schedules.

On the 21st, Naver announced plans to launch various application services covering general user services and business tools for corporate clients through Naver’s technology channel, ‘Channel Tech.’

‘CLOVA X’ in August, ‘Cue:’ in September

In August, Naver will unveil ‘HyperCLOVA X,’ an upgraded version of the existing ‘HyperCLOVA,’ and simultaneously launch the conversational agent ‘CLOVA X’ as a beta service. CLOVA X goes beyond providing answers to questions; it can be used as a personal productivity tool by leveraging writing capabilities such as creation and summarization. Furthermore, it is possible to call necessary functions by linking various services in the form of plugins. The plugin ecosystem of CLOVA X will expand alongside the advancement of services.

In September, the generative AI-based search service ‘Cue:’ will also be released as a beta service. Cue: is developed based on HyperCLOVA X as its backbone. As a generative AI service specialized in search, it offers an expanded search experience based on Naver’s high-quality content. It understands complex, intent-rich long conversational queries and effectively provides trustworthy, up-to-date information summaries.

By expanding integration with Naver services, users are expected to have an easier experience reaching services that provide appropriate content such as shopping, local, and community through natural conversational search. Starting with a beta service for users, Cue: is also planned to be partially applied to Naver Search within the year.

Utilization by SMEs and B2B Services

HyperCLOVA X will also be released as a tool for partners such as creators and SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) active on the Naver platform. Since the existing HyperCLOVA has already been applied to various solutions supporting SME business growth, such as marketing copywriting and customer response automation, HyperCLOVA X is expected to provide even more advanced solutions.

Starting in September, a new version of the writing tool combining HyperCLOVA X with the content creation tool ‘Smart Editor’ will be provided to some blog creators. The target audience within blogs will be expanded later, followed by introduction to other Naver services. It features recommending good writing topics, drafting appropriate content when keywords are selected, and helping users edit their writing into better expressions.

From October, Naver will actively expand into the business-to-business (B2B) market. A version equipped with the HyperCLOVA X model will be pre-released to some companies in August on Clova Studio, a hyperscale AI tool service on the Naver Cloud Platform, with an official launch in October. Corporate clients can combine their own data with HyperCLOVA X to build their own productivity enhancement tools or create customized AI services.

‘NeuroCloud for HyperCLOVA X,’ which provides stronger security for corporate clients using generative AI services, will also be introduced in October. It is a customized hybrid cloud where server infrastructure is installed directly inside the client’s data center, optimized for HyperCLOVA X, offering an ultra-large-scale AI technology solution with enhanced security.

Sung Nak-ho, Head of Hyperscale AI Technology at Naver Cloud, said, “Naver not only possesses ultra-large-scale AI technology but also has world-class capabilities to turn it into services that create real value and build business ecosystems. Based on our successful commercialization of ultra-large-scale AI technology over the past two years, we plan to create a more expanded AI ecosystem.”

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