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SoftBank Invests $676M in AI Data Center Transformation

3/14/2025

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SoftBank Corp. is transforming a former Sharp LCD plant in Sakai, Osaka, into a cutting-edge data center dedicated to AI development in partnership with OpenAI. With a hefty investment of around 100 billion yen ($676 million), this facility promises to provide the robust electricity supply essential for powering advanced AI operations.

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SoftBank Corp. is transforming a former Sharp LCD plant in Sakai, Osaka, into a cutting-edge data center dedicated to AI development in partnership with OpenAI. With a hefty investment of around 100 billion yen ($676 million), this facility promises to provide the robust electricity supply essential for powering advanced AI operations.