Brief: SoftBank has set up a company in Japan to develop AI domestically, Nikkei says
12/04/2026 02:49
April 12 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group Corp 9984.T: SOFTBANK HAS SET UP A COMPANY IN JAPAN TO DEVELOP ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DOMESTICALLY, NIKKEI SAYS EIGHT COMPANIES, INCLUDING NEC AND HONDA, ARE INVESTING IN SOFTBANK'S NEW COMPANY FOR JAPAN-DEVELOPED AI, NIKKEI SAYS Further company coverage: 9984.T
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