SoftBank will reportedly invest nearly $1 billion in AI push, tapping Nvidia's chips
Publishing timestamp: 2024-04-23 03:35:57
Summary
SoftBank plans to invest $960 million to bolster its computing facilities in preparation for developing its own generative AI model, aiming to become a strong player in the Japanese-language-specific AI space. This investment is part of a larger trend in Japan's tech industry towards AI development, with companies like Microsoft and NTT also making significant investments in cloud computing and AI infrastructure.
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