Google Invests in Sakana AI to Boost Gemini’s Presence in Japan

Google Invests in Sakana AI to Boost Gemini’s Presence in Japan

By Min-Jeong Lee
Publication Date: 2026-01-23 06:00:00

Google joined Japanese startup Sakana AI’s roster of backers in a move that bolsters chatbot Gemini’s presence in a country eager to speed up artificial intelligence adoption.