Core Insights - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has partnered with OpenAI to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations, including support for a new digital bank set to launch in the next fiscal year [1] Group 1: Partnership and AI Implementation - The collaboration aims to enhance customer services through AI technologies such as intelligent dialogue for account opening and other banking services [1] - MUFG and OpenAI will jointly develop an intelligent consulting system that allows users to interact with ChatGPT for personal finance and asset allocation via a mobile application [1] Group 2: Workforce and Industry Impact - MUFG is actively recruiting experienced professionals as part of this initiative, with plans to expand its internal AI team to over 350 members by the end of the fiscal year ending March 2027 [1] - The global banking industry is exploring transformation through AI, which is not only improving operational efficiency but also reshaping the nature of jobs, leading to ongoing discussions about AI's impact on employment in Japan's financial sector [1]