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Nvidia and SoftBank Launch Japan's First AI and 5G Telecom Network with Supercomputer

Nov 13, 2024, 02:32 AM

Nvidia and SoftBank Corp, the telecommunications arm of SoftBank Group, have launched a pioneering initiative by piloting the world's first combined AI and 5G telecom network. This collaboration aims to revolutionize telecommunications by integrating AI technology with 5G infrastructure. The project includes the development of an AI supercomputer using Nvidia's Blackwell chips, which will be built by SoftBank Corp. This initiative is part of a broader effort to position Japan as a leader in AI and robotics, with Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang expressing his belief that Japan is ideally suited to lead this revolution due to its affinity for robotics. The partnership also involves the creation of Japan's largest AI factory, further enhancing the country's capabilities in AI-driven technologies. SoftBank has successfully turned the AI-RAN vision into reality with an outdoor trial, achieving carrier-grade 5G performance.