SoftBank joins Noetra launch of Japan multimodal AI model R&D initiative at METI briefing

• Japan’s METI held a July 16, 2026 press conference in Tokyo on physical AI policy and R&D frameworks, with industry participants on stage.
• SoftBank joined Noetra as a core member-investor backing a Japan-built multimodal foundation model, with staged releases planned through FY2030.

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