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AI-RAN a Game Changer for Mobile Networks: Interview with SoftBank Corp. Principal Fellow Alex Jinsung Choi

Apr. 03, 2025

AI-RAN a Game Changer for Mobile Networks: Interview with SoftBank Corp. Principal Fellow Alex Jinsung Choi

Since it first announced its AI-RAN concept in 2023 as a foundation for next-generation mobile networks to support a society that coexists with AI, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) has made significant progress in bringing its vision to realit…

SoftBank Corp. Demonstrates “Remote Autonomous Driving Support System” Integrated with Traffic AI to Enhance Safety

Mar. 24, 2025

SoftBank Corp. Demonstrates “Remote Autonomous Driving Support System” Integrated with Traffic AI to Enhance Safety

In February 2025, SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) demonstrated its “remote autonomous driving support system” at the Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus (“SFC”) located in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture. SoftBank’s system, designed to …

Keywords Explained: AI Agent

Jan. 15, 2025

Keywords Explained: AI Agent

A program that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to autonomously assess and execute tasks on a user’s behalf A program that can execute tasks and learn on its own using AI and data An AI agent is a program designed to autonomously pla…

Introducing “AITRAS”: SoftBank Corp.’s Solution to Build AI Capabilities on 5G Networks

Dec. 18, 2024

Introducing “AITRAS”: SoftBank Corp.’s Solution to Build AI Capabilities on 5G Networks

AI is driving transformative change across industries and enterprises, significantly enhancing productivity and convenience. As applications expand beyond chatbots to other applications, such as the real-time control of robots, drones and …

Visitors to Japan from 11 Countries and Regions Can Make Cashless Payments by Using PayPay’s QR Codes

Jan. 10, 2024

Visitors to Japan from 11 Countries and Regions Can Make Cashless Payments by Using PayPay’s QR Codes

2023 was a banner year for tourism in Japan as COVID-19 subsided and Japan re-opened its borders. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, visitor arrivals to Japan in December 2023 were 2.734 million, a record high for Decemb…