At a Saudi Arabian investment summit, CEO Masayoshi Son shared his vision for an artificial superintelligence 10,000 times smarter than the human brain.
"Whether you like it or not, the AI revolution will come," said the SoftBank CEO, who will likely make a fresh round of AI bets in...
Relive 2023 through the trending words of the year! We continue with our 2nd place winner, a phenomenon that has touched everyone: artificial intelligence.
As Japanese automakers and telecom giants speed up plans to launch autonomous mobility services, the government is moving to create new rules to ensure safety.
Masayoshi Son of SoftBank is forging links with Sam Altman, the 38-year-old tech billionaire who runs ChatGPT's parent company, OpenAI.
Level-4 self-driving cars are able to operate unmanned over established routes, making decisions and performing maneuvers even in emergencies.
The government and the private sector are investing in a new semiconductor company to regain Japan's lead in the global market.
What’s the debate in Japan, and what’s trending? The Week is a podcast that sets out to help you stay informed on news, culture, music and...
SoftBank’s financial woes have left Masayoshi Son in a bad mood. However, inspired by Japan’s greatest shogun, he should still make his long-term goals.
It’s been a good year for shares in Tokyo, with the main indices in 2021 reaching levels not seen since 1989. Companies which connect Japan to...
From self-checkout to net zero C02, the trade fair shows off Japanese technology that contributes to the decarbonization of society and helps us bridge the energy...
Japanese companies have differing views on whether the Tokyo Olympics should go forward or not. Here are some of their varied views.
