KDDI launches new AI service "Buffy" that lets users converse with magazines and specialty media

KDDI has launched Buffmee, a conversational AI service built on about 150 books, magazines, and web media sources.

Buffmee offers search, summaries, advice, and learning recommendations, while showing sources to improve trust.

It includes a free plan and a premium plan priced at ¥980 per month, with a campaign offering the premium tier free for one year.

The service stands out for giving users a new way to read and use published and specialist media.