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Cohere Says AI Computing Capacity Remains Scarce as It Seeks Growth in Japan

Cohere chief executive Aidan Gomez said the AI company still struggles to secure enough computing capacity as it seeks to expand its customer base in Japan.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Tokyo, 11 November 2026 – Cohere Inc. chief executive and co-founder Aidan Gomez said on Wednesday that the Canadian artificial intelligence company still struggles to secure enough computing capacity for its operations. Gomez spoke during a visit to Japan aimed at expanding Cohere’s business with companies and government agencies. He did not disclose how much additional capacity the company needs or announce a new Japanese infrastructure contract.

The comments offer one buyer’s view of a market in which concerns about heavy data-centre spending coexist with demand for specific types of computing capacity. For Asian customers and investors, those observations are not necessarily contradictory. A developer can struggle to obtain the right chips, in the right location and at the right time, even if some infrastructure projects elsewhere face delays or fail to earn their expected returns.

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