SoftBank partners with OpenAI for enterprise joint venture.

SoftBank Group will invest $3 billion annually in OpenAI technology to enhance operations and automate over 100 million workflows.

So, here’s the deal: SoftBank Group is dropping $3 billion a year to bring OpenAI tech into their whole system. They’re teaming up for a joint venture to market this AI like it’s the hottest new gadget on the block.

CEO Masayoshi Son is hyped, saying this will revolutionize how SoftBank operates and shake things up for companies in Japan and beyond. The AI, dubbed Cristal intelligence, is set to boost productivity across SoftBank's brands. Just wait – their telecom unit plans to automate over 100 million workflows. That's some serious innovation right there!

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