Tech & Science
Japan Launches $20 Billion Public-Private AI Initiative Led by SoftBank Targeting 1 Trillion Parameters
Japan's ¥3 trillion ($20 billion) public-private push for domestic AI is underway. Noetra, a new company founded by SoftBank, NEC, Sony Group, and Honda, has been selected for ¥387.3 billion in government support for fiscal 2026. A look at Japan's bid to build a 1-trillion-parameter foundation model and physical AI.