【Press Release】AI Startup, Recursive, announces technical collaboration with OpenAI

Recursive to promote the use of OpenAI's latest models for its customer solutions, aiming to accelerate innovation through the practical application of cutting-edge AI technology

Tokyo, Japan - July 14, 2025 - Recursive Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tiago Ramalho; hereinafter, "Recursive"), an AI development company that drives business transformation for enterprise companies, is pleased to announce that it has begun its technical collaboration with OpenAI, Inc. (Head Office: San Francisco, California, USA, CEO: Sam Altman, hereinafter "OpenAI"), an organization engaged in AI research and deployment, on the development of solutions utilizing the latest AI models. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge AI technology to promote innovation, with Recursive undertaking the development of solutions for companies and organizations based on OpenAI's AI model APIs.

Impact This technical collaboration will allow the companies and organizations to transition from experimentation to full-scale operation rapidly and effectively using the most advanced AI models. This collaboration is expected to generate outcomes that not only solve mission-critical business challenges but also contribute to the sustainable growth of organizations.

The roles of each company are as follows:

OpenAI:

• Provides Recursive with industry-leading insights into research and AI model development, as well as strategic and specialized know-how to maximize the performance of AI models and their impact on business.
• Grants Recursive access to its latest AI models, tools, and functionalities.

Recursive:

• Leverages early access to the latest AI models, tools, and functionalities provided by OpenAI to rapidly develop AI solutions tailored to customer challenges and needs.
• Deploys the AI solutions developed through this collaboration to customers.

Dino Mizushima, Partnerships Lead, OpenAI Japan, states "We are delighted that this collaboration with Recursive will expand the opportunities for OpenAI's technology and models to be widely used in more business applications to drive everyday impact. We are confident in Recursive's exceptional technological capabilities and proven track record of catering to diverse industries and needs. Together, we will maximize the potential of OpenAI's models and further accelerate the creation of practical value for businesses across Japan."

Recursive has been providing diverse AI solutions, for over 20 projects for client companies representing various industries. As part of this collaboration, Recursive utilized OpenAI's GPT-4o model to develop and deploy an AI agent solution that recommends products on "Furusato Choice," one of Japan's largest (*1) comprehensive Furusato Nozei (hometown tax) websites, provided by Trust Bank Co., Ltd.

Future Outlook Tiago Ramalho, Co-founder and CEO of Recursive Co., Ltd., commented "Recursive sees an ‘AI-first’ future on the horizon, an era where all businesses will be designed with AI as a premise. Our collaboration with OpenAI empowers us to speed this vital transition for Japan's industries, paving the way for robust economic growth and more sustainable operations

Recursive will work with OpenAI to deliver the true potential of AI for all business settings, providing AI solutions that contribute to solving fundamental challenges faced by each company. *1: Source: Trustbank, Inc. website,”Our Service”, https://www.trustbank.co.jp/ourservice/#sec01, accessed on July 11, 2025 [Reference] The gift recommendation AI agent for "Furusato Choice" developed by Recursive for Trust Bank:

• Press Release: 'Trust Bank and AI startup Recursive Sign Basic Agreement on Collaboration for Regional Revitalization Utilizing AI' (dated February 18, 2025), https://recursiveai.co.jp/en/news/20250218/
• Introduction of Use Case: 'Utilizing AI for Furusato Nozei - Promoting Regional Development,' https://recursiveai.co.jp/en/case-studies/promoting-regional-development-with-ai-powered-gift-suggestions/

[About Recursive Inc.] Recursive is an AI development company that drives business transformation through AI solutions and aims to build a sustainable future. Combining deep industry knowledge across diverse industries, including environment, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food, and retail, with advanced AI technological capabilities and expertise, Recursive offers AI system development and consulting services. With world-class technology, Recursive is at the forefront of creating a better global environment and society for future generations. Company name: Recursive Inc. Headquarter: Shibuya S-6 Building 6F, 1-7-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Founded: August 2020 Co-Founders: Tiago Ramalho, Katsutoshi Yamada Business: Research and development of AI and provision of sustainability-related solutions Number of Members: 49 (as of the end of June 2025) Website: https://recursiveai.co.jp/en/

Media inquiries Recursive Inc. Public Relations: Marika Kishimoto Email: marika.kishimoto@recursiveai.co.jp Phone Number: +81-90-9847-7832 (Direct line to Kishimoto)