OpenAI, SoftBank and Japan

SoftBank buys $676M old Sharp plant for its OpenAI collab in Japan
SoftBank is marching ahead on its ambitions to build out a major AI operation in its home market of Japan, on its own steam and in strategic partnership
SoftBank, OpenAI to build AI data centre in Japan, Nikkei reports
(Reuters) -SoftBank plans to transform a former Sharp LCD panel plant in Japan into a data centre for operating artificial intelligence agents developed in collaboration with U.S.-based ChatGPT creator,
SoftBank To Build $676 Million AI Data Center In Japan, Linked To OpenAI Partnership
SoftBank announced a deal with Sharp to acquire assets for 100 billion yen to build a large-scale AI data center, aiming to become largest investor in OpenAI.
SoftBank, OpenAI to build AI data centre in Japan: Report
SoftBank plans to transform a former Sharp LCD panel plant in Japan into a data centre for operating artificial intelligence agents developed in collaboration with U.S.-based ChatGPT creator, OpenAI,
SoftBank, OpenAI to jointly run AI agents at ex-Sharp LCD plant in Osaka, Nikkei reports
SoftBank plans to transform a former Sharp LCD panel plant in Japan into a data center for operating artificial intelligence agents developed in collaboration with U.S.-based ChatGPT creator, OpenAI,
OpenAI Deepens Japan Focus as SoftBank Buys $676M Sharp Plant for AI Hub
For its joint venture with OpenAI, SoftBank has announced plans to spend $676 million on a factory in Japan, which it plans to turn into
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SoftBank pours $670M to convert factory into AI data center
Japanese multinational investment firm, SoftBank, has confirmed its plans to invest $672 million in a former Sharp factory.
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SoftBank in talks to borrow $16 billion to fund AI, The Information reports
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