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SoftBank buys $676M old Sharp plant for its OpenAI collab in Japan

admin9 months ago03 mins

SoftBank is marching ahead on its ambitions to build out a major AI operation in its home market of Japan, on its own steam and in strategic partnership with others like OpenAI. On Friday, the tech company confirmed it would pay $676 million for a factory previously used by Sharp to build LCD panels and…

Waymo is sending autonomous vehicles to Japan for first international tests

admin12 months ago03 mins

Waymo’s autonomous vehicles are going to Tokyo, marking the first time that the Alphabet company is deploying vehicles on public roads in a foreign market. Waymo is billing the excursion as a simple “road trip” for collecting data about the nuances of Japanese driving, including left-hand traffic and navigating a dense urban environment. The vehicles…

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SoftBank buys $676M old Sharp plant for its OpenAI collab in Japan

Waymo is sending autonomous vehicles to Japan for first international tests

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