This supercomputer will leverage microchips provided by the reputable U.S.-based company Nvidia Corp., renowned for manufacturing high-performance semiconductors widely used in various generative AI programs. Consequently, this collaboration is expected to equip the supercomputer with Japan's highest level of information processing capabilities.
Softbank has already incorporated generative AI into its call centers to enhance customer support services. The company now seeks to capitalize on this technology by offering other businesses AI services with unparalleled accuracy, positioning the platform as a new source of revenue.
During a general shareholder meeting in June, SoftBank's President and CEO, Junichi Miyakawa, emphasized the urgency of accelerating efforts in developing their own generative AI. He stated, "Given the recent advancement and growth of AI, I believe we should actively work on the technology."Moreover, Softbank's parent company, Softbank Group, is also intensifying its focus on relevant AI businesses. Chairman and CEO, Masayoshi Son, expressed his vision for the entire group to lead the AI revolution during a general shareholders meeting back in June.
With Softbank's substantial investment in cutting-edge AI technology and strategic partnerships, the company is poised to solidify its position as a key player in the burgeoning AI market, while offering enhanced AI services to corporate clients across various industries.
In a bold and visionary move, major mobile network provider, Softbank Corp., is embarking on a groundbreaking journey to develop its own generative artificial intelligence platform for corporate clients. With an impressive 20 billion Yen ($143 million) investment in a cutting-edge supercomputer powered by Nvidia's renowned microchips, Softbank is poised to attain Japan's highest level of information processing capabilities.Having already integrated generative AI into their call centers to revolutionize customer support services, Softbank is now poised to offer other businesses unrivaled AI services with unparalleled accuracy, paving the way for a new source of revenue. As Softbank's President and CEO, Junichi Miyakawa, highlighted the urgency to accelerate their AI development efforts, and with full support from Softbank Group's Chairman and CEO, Masayoshi Son, the company is confidently positioning itself as a key player in the flourishing AI market, ready to empower corporate clients across diverse industries with enhanced AI services. The future of AI is here, and Softbank is at the forefront of this transformative revolution.
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