- Softbank said she is getting Apere Computing for $ 6.5 billion in cash.
- Ampre will act as a subsidiary, while maintaining its name and headquarters in Santa Clara.
- Softbank CEO said the deal was part of its commitment to creating artificial intelligence in the United States.
The company said in a statement on Wednesday that Softbank is getting Ampre Computing, a chip -based chip -based chip, with a value of $ 6.5 billion in cash.
Softbank said that under the agreement, Ampre will keep its names in Santa Clara, California, and it works as a company affiliated with the company.
“The future of artificial intelligence requires a computing force,” Massyoshi, Chairman and CEO of Softbank. “Amir’s experience in the semiconductor and high -performance computing will help accelerate this vision, and deepen our commitment to creating artificial intelligence in the United States.”
“With a common vision of artificial intelligence, we are excited to join the SoftBank collection and partnership with its portfolio of leading technology companies,” René James, founder and CEO of Aprie said in a statement.
The statement said that the deal is expected to be closed in the second half of the year.
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