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SoftBank Plans to List New AI and Robotics Company in US, FT ...
April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's SoftBank Group plans to create and list an AI and robotics company called Roze in the U.S. that will be involved in building data centres, the ...
SoftBank Corp Pivots to Energy and AI Data Centers in Japan
SoftBank Corp, Japan's domestic telecommunications unit, is shifting focus to energy and AI data centers, according to sources familiar with the matter. The decision means abandoning other potential factory repurposing plans, including robotics manufacturing.The company plans to launch production lines for the energy project within the next five years, with CEO Junichi Miyakawa expected to announce the project as part of a new five-year business plan next month. Sources indicate that while details are still being refined, SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son has already given his approval. However, the board must still review and pass it before it is finalized.SoftBank Corp's acquisition of a Sharp LCD panel factory for 100 billion yen (approximately $630 million), covering roughly 840,000 square meters, is central to these plans. While currently being conceptualized as a multi-purpose facility, only part of the site is initially planned for data center use, with the first 150-megawatt phase set to begin operations later this year and total capacity expandable beyond 400 megawatts.This strategic push aims to transform SoftBank's core telecom business into a data center operator capable of supporting AI infrastructure. CEO Miyakawa is simultaneously pushing upgrades for the nationwide mobile network to support AI-enabled devices like warehouse robots. This approach aligns with Masayoshi Son's goal to bolster SoftBank's global position in the AI race.Parent company SoftBank Group has already committed hundreds of billions of dollars to data centers, cloud services, and investments in AI startups like OpenAI. As part of this broader domestic effort, SoftBank is also evaluating multiple new battery technologies, including lithium iron phosphate (LFP) types, though specific mass production routes are still being finalized.
SOFTBANK AI DATA CENTERS - The Economic Times
The HVAC firm's successful IPO, the largest in the U.S. this year, highlights strong investor interest in AI-driven data center growth. The company, which provides air quality solutions for various sectors including data centers, raised $2.23 billion in its offering.
SoftBank's Son Unveils AI Data Center Project in Ohio
Masayoshi Son, chairman and CEO of Japan's SoftBank Group Corp., on Friday unveiled plans to construct a large-scale artificial intelligence data center in Ohio. The initial investment, including external funds, will reach 500 billion dollars, and the construction will start by the end of this year, according to Son. On Friday, SoftBank Group held a groundbreaking ceremony with U.S. government ...
