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April 14, 2026
SoftBank Creates New Company Building ‘Physical AI’
It wants to make an AI model that can autonomously control machines and robots by 2030, Nikkei reports. The project, part of SoftBank’s robotics push, has buy-in from domestic giants including Sony, Honda, and Nippon Steel. It comes as countries increasingly encourage sovereign AI efforts to compete with US and Chinese firms.
TL;DR
- SoftBank is creating a new company to develop 'physical AI'.
- The goal is to have an AI model that can autonomously control machines and robots by 2030.
- The project is part of SoftBank's robotics push.
- Sony, Honda, and Nippon Steel are among the domestic giants supporting the initiative.
- This effort comes as countries promote sovereign AI development to compete with US and Chinese firms.
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