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Japan Times TechPublished: Apr 12, 2026, 16:00 JST1 min read

SoftBank partners with Preferred Networks to establish new venture focused on advancing high-performance AI technology

SoftBank partners with Preferred Networks to establish new venture focused on advancing high-performance AI technology

3 Key Points

  1. SoftBank and Tokyo-based AI developer Preferred Networks Inc. are collaborating to create a new company

  2. Engineers from both SoftBank and Preferred Networks will participate in the development efforts

  3. The initiative aims to develop high-performance AI solutions

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