- SoftBank and OpenAI launch a 50-50 joint venture to deploy advanced AI solutions in Japan.
- SoftBank invests $3 billion annually to introduce OpenAI’s technology to its group companies.
- New AI product, Cristal, will provide real-time data analysis to customize support for businesses.
Japan’s SoftBank Group has entered into a 50-50 joint venture with OpenAI to offer advanced artificial intelligence solutions to businesses, the companies announced on Monday.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the partnership, formalized with the signing of a memorandum of understanding, will see SoftBank investing $3 billion annually to deploy OpenAI’s technologies across its portfolio of companies.
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SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son introduced a new AI product called Cristal, designed to provide customized AI support to companies by analyzing system data, emails, reports, and meetings in real-time. Speaking to 500 Japanese business leaders, Son described Cristal as a tool that will help businesses leverage AI tailored to their unique needs, with an eye on global adoption.
“This venture will set a model for integrating AI in enterprises worldwide,” the joint statement read.
The move builds on SoftBank and OpenAI’s existing collaboration with the Stargate project, launched earlier this year to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure in the U.S.
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The announcement follows a surprise challenge from DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, which has reportedly demonstrated impressive performance at a low cost.
On the same day, OpenAI also introduced a new feature for its popular ChatGPT chatbot called “deep research”, capable of achieving in minutes what would typically take humans hours to complete.
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