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Japan Invests ¥1 Trillion to Launch Home-Grown AI

12/22/2025

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The Japanese government (Japan's central government) will invest about 1 trillion yen over five years to create a home-grown AI company.
The effort includes around 10 firms, including SoftBank Group Corp., to build Japan's largest AI model.
Funding starts in fiscal 2026, beginning in April 2026.
About 100 engineers from SoftBank Group Corp. and Preferred Networks Inc. will contribute to the project.

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Story summary

The Japanese government (Japan's central government) will invest about 1 trillion yen over five years to create a home-grown AI company.
The effort includes around 10 firms, including SoftBank Group Corp., to build Japan's largest AI model.
Funding starts in fiscal 2026, beginning in April 2026.
About 100 engineers from SoftBank Group Corp. and Preferred Networks Inc. will contribute to the project.