SoftBank launches OpenAI cybersecurity in Japan as US restricts rival model

rss · Nikkei 2026-06-16T09:55:37Z en
CybersecurityMasayoshi Son warns AI attacks could become a 'Black Ships' moment for JapanSoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son speaks during a launch event for the company's AI-powered cyber security service in Tokyo on June 16. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)TOKYO -- SoftBank Group announced on Tuesday that it will launch a cybersecurity service powered by OpenAI for Japanese enterprises, as it seeks to capitalize on growing demand for defense capabilities using AI.

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