17.11.2025
Sakana AI raises $135M Series B at a $2.65B valuation to continue building AI models for Japan
Tokyo-based Sakana AI secured $135 million in Series B funding, boosting its valuation to $2.65 billion. The investment highlights growing interest in region-specific AI models tailored for Japan’s market....
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16.11.2025
ChatGPT launches pilot group chats across Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan
OpenAI has introduced a group chat feature for ChatGPT, currently being tested in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan. This feature allows users to collaborate directly within the...
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13.11.2025
SoftBank is back, and the AI hype cycle is eating itself
SoftBank and OpenAI have formed a 50-50 joint venture in Japan to sell enterprise AI tools under the brand ‘Crystal Intelligence.’ This deal has sparked debates about whether AI...
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