Humane Announces Strategic Partnership with SoftBank to Transform AI Experience in Japan

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Humane Inc announces a Telco partnership with SoftBank Corp. at Mobile World Congress for the Humane Ai Pin and CosmOS, aiming to bring AI technology to Japanese consumers. The collaboration combines SoftBank's telecom services with Humane's AI advancements to create a new device category and OS offering, marking a significant advancement in AI technology for the region.

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a further announcement at Mobile World Congress, Humane Inc today revealed plans for a Telco partnership with SoftBank Corp.(SoftBank) for the Humane Ai Pin, the first stand-alone Ai device and proprietary Ai-driven OS, CosmOS.

This partnership, as part of a strategic investment opportunity, will see SoftBank become the exclusive telecom provider for Ai Pin in Japan, leveraging SoftBank's top-class services and compelling customer touchpoints to bring Ai Pin to a new market. SoftBank and Humane will also explore bringing CosmOS to other mobile devices and be working together on an app-less ecosystem of third-party services and AI-driven user experiences in Japan.

By combining SoftBank's strong business foundation and broad subscriber base with Humane's advanced developments in AI, this collaboration will create an entirely new device category and OS offering for the region. It marks a significant advancement in AI technology for Japanese consumers.

Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, co-founders of Humane: "Partnering with SoftBank allows us to bring our vision of more intuitive and seamless AI experiences directly to Japanese consumers. This collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to innovation and to redefining the boundaries of what AI can do for our everyday lives."

Yoshiaki Adachi, Vice President, Head of Product Division, SoftBank Corp: "SoftBank Corp. has been dedicated to enhancing customer experiences by utilizing AI technologies to facilitate the sustainable growth of our telecommunications business. Through our partnership with Humane Inc., we are confident that merging Humane's AI technology with our expertise in areas like advanced mobile networks, IoT, and Cloud and AI computing holds great potential to enrich people's daily lives. We will continue our efforts to bring AI technology closer to our customers."

About Humane:
Founded by Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno in 2019, Humane is creating the technologies and platforms for the intelligence age. Their first product, the Humane Ai Pin, enables the consumer to take the power of AI with them everywhere. They have partnered with Microsoft, OpenAI, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and T-Mobile in their mission to deliver the next era of personal mobile computing, which will be one driven by AI. For more information, please visit: humane.com

Humane press contact: press@humane.com 

About SoftBank Corp.:
Guided by the SoftBank Group's corporate philosophy, "Information Revolution – Happiness for everyone," SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) operates telecommunications and IT businesses in Japan and globally. Building on its strong business foundation and compelling number of customer touchpoints, SoftBank Corp. is expanding into non-telecom fields in line with its "Beyond Carrier" growth strategy while further growing its telecom business. Also, by fully harnessing the power of AI, 5G/6G, IoT, Digital Twin, Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) solutions, including High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS)-based stratospheric telecommunications, and other advanced technologies, SoftBank Corp. aims to be "a company that provides next-generation social infrastructure essential to the development of a digital society." To learn more, please visit https://www.softbank.jp/en/

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FAQ

What partnership was announced by Humane Inc at Mobile World Congress?

Humane Inc announced a Telco partnership with SoftBank Corp.

What is the name of the first stand-alone Ai device revealed by Humane Inc?

The first stand-alone Ai device revealed by Humane Inc is the Ai Pin.

What is the name of the proprietary Ai-driven OS introduced by Humane Inc?

The proprietary Ai-driven OS introduced by Humane Inc is CosmOS.

Which company will become the exclusive telecom provider for Ai Pin in Japan?

SoftBank Corp will become the exclusive telecom provider for Ai Pin in Japan.

What will SoftBank and Humane explore together in Japan?

SoftBank and Humane will explore bringing CosmOS to other mobile devices and working on an app-less ecosystem of third-party services and AI-driven user experiences.

Who are the co-founders of Humane Inc?

The co-founders of Humane Inc are Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno.

What is the role of Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno in the partnership with SoftBank?

Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno stated that partnering with SoftBank allows them to bring more intuitive and seamless AI experiences to Japanese consumers.

What is the vision shared by Humane Inc and SoftBank in this partnership?

The shared vision in the partnership is innovation and redefining the boundaries of what AI can do for everyday lives.

Who is the Vice President and Head of Product Division at SoftBank Corp?

Yoshiaki Adachi is the Vice President and Head of Product Division at SoftBank Corp.

What is SoftBank Corp dedicated to enhancing through AI technologies?

SoftBank Corp is dedicated to enhancing customer experiences and facilitating the sustainable growth of their telecommunications business through AI technologies.