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SoftBank Plans to Make Large-Scale Batteries for AI Data Centers

Bloomberg Tech · May 11, 2026, 3:24 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

SoftBank Group Corp.’s mobile unit said it plans to begin large-scale battery cell manufacturing at its Sakai, Osaka plant to address growing power demand for AI services.

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