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SoftBank eyes homegrown AI server manufacturing in Japan with Nvidia and Foxconn talks
Technology
Published on 7 May 2026
It starts by assembling foreign components in Japan
SoftBank is reportedly exploring plans to manufacture high-performance AI servers in Japan. The company is in talks with Nvidia and contract manufacturer Foxconn, with an initial approach that would assemble components sourced from abroad. The move is part of SoftBank’s upcoming medium-term management plan, targeting advanced AI workloads.
- SoftBank wants to make AI servers within Japan
- Talks underway with Nvidia and Foxconn
- Early phase focuses on assembling imported components
- Plan targets high performance for advanced AI
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