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'Kotoba' Appears in SoftBank's New Service 'AI for Everyone'!

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Published Apr 17, 2026 10:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 2:21 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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SoftBank's new service 'AI for Everyone' will feature 'Kotoba,' an AI developed by a company co-founded by two Japanese researchers who studied cutting-edge AI at top US academic institutions and collaborated with researchers developing domestic LLMs using the supercomputer Fugaku.
This team aims to become a leading generative AI company in Japan.

SoftBank's new service 'AI for Everyone' will feature 'Kotoba,' an AI developed by a company co-founded by two Japanese researchers who studied cutting-edge AI at top US academic institutions and collaborated with researchers developing domestic LLMs using the supercomputer Fugaku. This team aims to become a leading generative AI company in Japan.

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Published: Apr 17, 2026

Two Japanese researchers who studied cutting-edge AI at top academic institutions in the United States co-founded a company, teaming up with researchers developing domestic LLMs utilizing the supercomputer Fugaku. The strength of our company lies in our team, which has achieved multiple adoptions at top AI conferences and received best paper awards, working together on research and development. We aim to create a leading generative AI company in Japan and be at the center of technology development that amazes everyone.

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FAQ

What is the name of the new SoftBank service where 'Kotoba' appears?

'Kotoba' appears in SoftBank's new service called 'AI for Everyone'.

Who co-founded the company mentioned in the article?

It was co-founded by two Japanese researchers who studied cutting-edge AI at top academic institutions in the United States.

Who did the co-founders team up with to develop their technology?

They teamed up with researchers developing domestic LLMs utilizing the supercomputer Fugaku.

What constitutes the strength of the company according to the text?

Its strength lies in a team that achieved multiple adoptions at top AI conferences and received best paper awards.

What is the main goal or aim of the company in Japan?

The company aims to create a leading generative AI company in Japan and be at the center of technology development that amazes everyone.

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