According to @hardmaru, Sakana AI, a company founded by ex-Google researcher David Ha, has announced a strategic partnership with Google aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence innovation and ecosystem growth in Japan (source: @hardmaru on X, sakana.ai/google#en). This collaboration is expected to leverage Google’s global AI infrastructure and Sakana AI’s expertise in generative models, focusing on practical applications such as language models, AI-powered productivity tools, and enterprise solutions. The partnership highlights significant business opportunities for companies looking to adopt advanced AI technologies in the Japanese market, and signals growing investment in local AI talent and resources (source: @hardmaru, sakana.ai).