--- sourceDocument: Yokohama Release Notes sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/release-notes Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Yokohama Release Notes ft:clusterId : - rn bundleId : - rn --- # AI Skill Kit release notes # AI Skill Kit release notes {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Yokohama Updated January 30, 2025 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read The ServiceNow® AI Skill Kit application enables AI developers to create custom skills and to have greater flexibility with Now Assist's generative AI capabilities. AI Skill Kit was enhanced and updated in the Yokohama release. ## About AI Skill Kit {#na-skill-kit-rn__na-skill-kit-rn-0-highlights} [Yokohama Patch 11](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/o~Ty6nl6ETxZAE_DIVoJJw "The Yokohama Patch 11 release contains important problem fixes.") * Review changes to Now Assist usage measurement. * Some Now Assist skills, agents, and agentic workflows are on by default. * Additional role configuration is required for agentic workflows and AI agents included with Now Assist applications. {#na-skill-kit-rn__ul_th5_hpb_xhc} Yokohama Patch 6 * Use UI Builder to deploy custom skills. * Import data into AI Skill Kit with a CSV file. * Use AI to create ground truth for your data. * Use a custom data generator to create synthetic datasets. {#na-skill-kit-rn__ul_yty_xbl_xfc} * Users can create synthetic data in AI Data Kit. * Generated synthetic data can be saved as a dataset. * Add and manage tools of a custom skill, visually in the new Tools editor, including conditional execution of tools. * Customize ServiceNow skills with new prompts or providers in Now Assist Skill Kit to suit your specific business needs. {#na-skill-kit-rn__ul_uxb_2j1_xcc} See [AI Skill Kit](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-skill-kit-landing&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.{#na-skill-kit-rn__na-skill-kit-rn-0-highlights-4} ## Activation and other requirements Important: AI Skill Kit is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. Activation information : Now Assist features are available with activation of any Now Assist plugin from the ServiceNow Store. The following plugins are available: * [ServiceNow Otto for Accounts Payable Operations (APO)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-apo&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-source-to-pay-operations&ft:locale=en-US) * [Now Assist for App Engine](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=add-ai-to-custom-apps-with-now-assist-for-app-engine-enterprise&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-application-development&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Configuration Management Database (CMDB)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-landing-cmdb&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Collaborative Work Management (CWM) (CWM)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-cwm-landing&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-it-business-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [Now Assist for Creator](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-creator-landing&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-build-workflows&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Customer Service Management (CSM)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-csm&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-customer-service-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Employee Experience](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assisit-employee-exp&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Enterprise Architecture (EA)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-ea&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-application-portfolio-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability (formerly ESG)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-esg&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-environmental-social-governance&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Field Service Management (FSM)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-fsm&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-field-service-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Financial Services Operations (FSO)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-financial-services-operations&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-financial-services-operations&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Hardware Asset Management (HAM)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-ham&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-it-asset-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Health and Safety](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-hs-landing&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for HR Service Delivery (HRSD)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-hrsd&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Integrated Risk Management (IRM)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-irm&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-governance-risk-compliance&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for IT Operations Management (ITOM)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-itom&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-it-operations-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for IT Service Management (ITSM)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-itsm&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-it-service-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Legal Service Delivery (LSD)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-lsd-landing&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [Operational Technology (OT) Manager Foundation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-otm-landing&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-operational-technology&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Order Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-order-management&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-order-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for PSDS](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-psds&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-government-industry&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-security-incident-landing&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-security-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Software Asset Management (SAM)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-sam&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-it-asset-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Supplier Lifecycle Operations (SLO)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-slo&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-source-to-pay-operations&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Sourcing and Procurement Operations (SPO)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-spo&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-source-to-pay-operations&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Strategic Portfolio Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-spm&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-it-business-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-spmc&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-telecom-media-technology&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Third-party Risk Management (TPRM)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-tprm&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-governance-risk-compliance&ft:locale=en-US) * [Now Assist for WSD](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-wsd-landing&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Unified Security Exposure Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-vulnerability-response-landing&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-security-management&ft:locale=en-US) {#na-skill-kit-rn__ul_f1p_hjv_xcc} Upgrade information : If you customized UI actions or other items that are associated with Now Assist skills, ensure that your customized code is updated with the new skill releases. Otherwise, certain functions may not work as expected.{#na-skill-kit-rn__na-skill-kit-rn-upgrade-info-1} If you run into issues when you're upgrading a Now Assist product, see [KB1637452: Issues and mitigation for Now Assist (Generative AI) Applications and Plugin updates](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1637452). You may need to log in to view the article.{#na-skill-kit-rn__na-skill-kit-rn-upgrade-info-2} Browser requirements : Now Assist supports various browsers, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Now Assist isn't supported in Microsoft Internet Explorer.{#na-skill-kit-rn__na-skill-kit-rn-browser-1} Additional requirements : The Next Experience UI Framework must be enabled to use the Now Assist panel.{#na-skill-kit-rn__na-skill-kit-rn-additional-reqs-1} ## Accessibility and localization Accessibility information : Admins can enable an optional Voice Input setting for the Now Assist panel that enables users to interact with the panel using their voice or in voice assist mode.{#na-skill-kit-rn__na-skill-kit-rn-accessibility-1} Localization information : Now Assist supports Dynamic Translation for Yokohama.{#na-skill-kit-rn__na-skill-kit-rn-localization-1}