SoftBank and OpenAI Transform Old Factory into Cutting-Edge AI Hub in Japan
SoftBank and OpenAI are teaming up to repurpose a former Sharp LCD factory in Sakai, Osaka, into a cutting-edge AI data center. With an investment of ¥100 billion (US$676 million), this venture promises to develop 'Cristal Intelligence,' a customizable AI system for businesses. The center aims to be a collaborative industrial hub to address productivity and labor challenges in Japan, expected to operate by 2026. Could this be the future of AI infrastructure?
Mar 17