SoftBank and OpenAI Forge Joint Venture to Unveil AI Solutions for Japanese Businesses in 2026
2025-11-05 / Read about 0 minute
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Based on an official statement from SoftBank Group, on November 5, 2025, SoftBank Group (encompassing SoftBank Corp. and SoftBank Group Corp.) along with OpenAI Group PBC, declared the creation of a joint venture dubbed 'SB OAI Japan GK' (shortened to SB OAI Japan). This newly formed venture is set to roll out an enterprise-grade AI solution named 'Crystal Intelligence'. Its core objective is to revolutionize the management and operational frameworks of Japanese businesses by harnessing the power of AI technology. The solution is slated for an official debut in 2026. It will seamlessly blend OpenAI's enterprise-focused products with the localized deployment and support services offered by SB OAI Japan. SoftBank is poised to take the lead as the inaugural user, deploying and utilizing this technology to gain valuable insights and experience, which it will subsequently share with other business clients.