SoftBank, Honda, Sony, and other Japanese companies reportedly form a new company to develop artificial intelligence

Glonghui, April 13 — According to investment website GuruFocus, a new company has been established by SoftBank, NEC, Honda, and Sony to develop artificial intelligence (AI), with each holding a 10% stake. SoftBank and NEC will focus on developing foundational AI models, while Honda and Sony plan to apply AI in various fields such as automobiles, robotics, gaming, and semiconductors. In addition, companies including Nippon Steel, Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho will also participate as minority shareholders. The developed AI models will be open to Japanese enterprises, allowing for effective customization and deployment even by non-investors.