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Japan launches $19B AI project with SoftBank and government funding to build a national AI system by 2026.
Japan plans a $19 billion national AI initiative, with $6.3 billion in government funding over five years starting in 2026 and $12.7 billion from SoftBank, to develop a large-scale AI model with up to one trillion parameters.
Led by SoftBank and over ten companies, the project will create a national AI system accessible to businesses, focusing on manufacturing, robotics, and other sectors.
It will include data centers in Hokkaido and Osaka, use NVIDIA semiconductors, and receive government support for infrastructure and training data.
The effort aims to boost domestic AI capabilities, reduce reliance on foreign technology, and strengthen industrial and national security.
Japón lanza un proyecto de IA de $ 19B con SoftBank y fondos gubernamentales para construir un sistema nacional de IA para 2026.