SoftBank, OpenAI launch new joint venture in Japan to sell localized enterprise AI as AI deals grow ever more circular.
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SoftBank, OpenAI Launch Joint Venture in Japan
SoftBank and OpenAI have launched a 50-50 joint venture in Japan as AI deals grow ever more circular. The new company, SB OAI Japan , will localize OpenAI’s enterprise products—making AI tools easier for Japanese companies to adopt. The joint venture’s first customer? SoftBank itself. The move signals a growing trend: AI partnerships designed to create reinvesting loops that keep profits and innovation in-house. Image Credits:Leonardo Penuela Bernal / Getty Images What Is the SoftBank–OpenAI “Crystal Intelligence” Platform? The venture will roll out Crystal intelligence , a packaged enterprise AI system designed to improve corporate productivity and management. It brings together OpenAI’s advanced tools with hands-on implementation and support inside Japan—making it easier for businesses to integrate AI across operations. Why Is SoftBank Using Its Own Joint Venture First? SoftBank is leaning into its AI-first strategy. The company says all employees are already using AI daily, and it has bui…
