Japan, OpenAI and SoftBank

SoftBank, OpenAI unveil Japan AI joint venture
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son said on Monday he has agreed with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to set up a joint venture in Japan to offer artificial intelligence services to corporate customers.The Japanese investment giant will also pay $3 billion annually to use OpenAI's technology across SoftBank group companies.
SoftBank and OpenAI set up joint company SB OpenAI Japan to push AI services
Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group and OpenAI are setting up a 50-50 held company called SB OpenAI Japan.
SoftBank, OpenAI team up to develop AI for Japan business
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has scolded Japanese companies for not adopting AI quickly enough, comparing people who refuse to use AI with goldfish, unable to process information like language.
SoftBank, OpenAI agree to set up Japan AI joint venture
TOKYO (Reuters) -SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son said on Monday he has agreed with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to set up a joint venture in Japan to offer artificial intelligence services to corporate customers.
SoftBank commits to joint venture with OpenAI, will spend $3 billion per year to use ChatGPT Enterprise and other products
SoftBank has committed to spending $3 billion per year to use OpenAI’s tech, according to a joint release released on Monday.
SoftBank’s Son, OpenAI’s Altman to unveil Japan AI thrust
SOFTBANK Group’s founder Masayoshi Son is taking the stage in Tokyo on Monday (Feb 3) with OpenAI chief Sam Altman, part of a global push to spur investment in artificial intelligence (AI) supporting infrastructure.
SoftBank, OpenAI to call on 500 firms to help build Japan AI network
SoftBank and OpenAI will host a gathering of more than 500 Japanese companies in Tokyo on Monday. They will seek the participation of a wide range of industries -- from transportation and logistics to manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and finance -- with an eye toward tapping into their data troves to develop generative AI for industry.
SoftBank and OpenAI Team Up for Transformative AI in Japan
Japanese tech giant SoftBank Group and OpenAI have formed SB OpenAI Japan, a new joint company to advance AI integration in business. With a $3 billion annual investment, their AI service Cristal aims to transform firms by automating tasks like planning and marketing.
SoftBank, OpenAI tie up to develop AI for Japan as DeepSeek rises
SoftBank Group companies will spend US$3 billion a year on OpenAI’s tools, despite the arrival of cheaper products from China’s DeepSeek.
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OpenAI, SoftBank partner to offer custom AI services to corporates
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SoftBank, OpenAI to Develop Cristal Intelligence – an Advanced Enterprise AI
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SoftBank in talks to lead OpenAI funding round at $300 billion valuation, sources say
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SoftBank, OpenAI set up joint company to push AI services in Japan
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SoftBank Eyes $40B Investment in OpenAI Amid AI Race
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SoftBank Eyes Historic $25 Billion Investment In OpenAI, Set To Dethrone Microsoft As Biggest Investor In ChatGPT-Parent
SoftBank is reportedly considering a historic $25 billion investment in OpenAI, which could surpass Microsoft's stake and ...