AI Hack Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Daisuke Nakamichi; hereinafter “AI Hack”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a business partnership with AUN Consulting, Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akira Shida; Tokyo Stock Exchange: 2459, Standard Market) to jointly launch the “AIO (AI Optimization) Consulting” service, designed to enhance corporate information visibility in the generative AI era. To commemorate the launch, a free “AIO Diagnostic” will be offered to the first 10 companies on a limited basis.

Background

In recent years, with the rapid spread of generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT and Gemini, user behavior in information search has entered a major turning point. Traditionally, users obtained information by visiting individual websites from search results, however today, decisions are made based on the summarized answers and insights provided directly by generative AI systems.

Amid these changes, companies are now required to understand whether their information is being correctly interpreted by generative AI and how it is being cited or referenced within AI-generated responses, and to strategically optimize their content accordingly. When AI tools reference outdated or incorrect information, it can not only mislead users but also negatively impact a company’s brand image and credibility.

However, many companies currently lack effective means to accurately understand how their information is being treated by generative AI, and it has become increasingly difficult to address this issue merely as an extension of traditional SEO practices. In the era of AI-driven search, it is no longer sufficient to rely solely on conventional metrics such as search rankings or click-through rates. Instead, a new approach is needed to reveal what information AI systems use and in what context.

Building on this background, AUN Consulting’s “AIO (AI Optimization) Consulting” service, which was originally launched on June 23, 2025, has been updated and restructured as a new offering through the integration of the AIO analysis tool “AI Hack.” This enables clearer analysis of the information referenced by AI systems and provides support to companies in strengthening their information visibility and enhancing brand value.

By combining AUN Consulting’s 27 years of accumulated expertise in SEO support with AI Hack’s analytical technology and know-how in the field of generative AI and AI Optimization (AIO), the two companies are jointly providing the “AIO (AI Optimization) Consulting” service as a new model for information optimization in the generative AI era.

Through this service, we aim to help companies establish a solid foundation for ensuring the accuracy of their information within AI-driven searches and enhancing their brand value.

AIO (AI Optimization) Consulting Service Overview

Analysis of AI Search Mentions and Citations

Brand information of client companies is collected and visualized to analyze how it is mentioned and cited across major generative AI platforms, as well as identifying existing gaps and potential risks.

Strategic Improvement Proposals 

(Practical improvement support and strategy recommendations)

  • Identification and creation support for missing website content
  • Proposals for content structures optimized for AI comprehension and citation
  • Optimization of website for AI crawlers
  • Support for fundamental on-site SEO improvements
  • Proposals for external initiatives to enhance authority and credibility

For more details about the service, please visit:
https://www.auncon.co.jp/service/seo/aio-consulting/

Future Outlook

AI Hack and AUN Consulting will continue to enhance the analytical accuracy of mention/ citation data, strengthen automation of reporting and improvement proposal processes, and to develop a system that enables continuous monitoring and optimization. These initiatives aim to create an environment in which companies can consistently visualize their exposure within AI-generated content to strategically optimize their presence. In addition, plans are in place to expand into global markets by introducing multilingual AIO analysis capabilities and establishing evaluation standards adapted to generative AI models in each country.

About AUN CONSULTING

AUN CONSULTING, Inc. provides comprehensive global marketing solutions that help Japanese and international businesses expand their reach through data-driven SEO, multilingual advertising, and digital strategy consulting. With experience supporting over 2,000 clients across 48 countries, the company combines deep expertise in cross-border marketing and technology to optimize brand visibility and accelerate sustainable growth in the global market.

About AI Hack

AI Hack, Inc. provides analytics-driven tools and services that remove barriers to generative AI adoption—helping clients accelerate digital transformation while mitigating privacy, copyright, and other compliance risks. The company specializes in AIO (AI Optimization), a structured framework for visualizing and optimizing AI search responses (also known as GEO or LLMO), enabling businesses to track AI behavior, improve brand alignment, and ensure accurate, ethical AI outputs.