SoftBank founder and chief executive Masayoshi Son has initiated discussions with potential investors in the Persian Gulf, including senior figures in the United Arab Emirates, to secure approximately $100 billion.
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SoftBank is set to leverage DigitalBridge's expertise for its burgeoning artificial intelligence ambitions, with the data center investment group poised to become SoftBank's "third-party infrastructure arm." This strategic alignment follows a significant $4 billion takeover by DigitalBridge, signaling a major…
Chris Malone, who was brought into OpenAI in March 2025 with the specific mandate to oversee the company's extensive data center construction initiatives, has recently departed the organization. This departure occurs in the wake of OpenAI's high-profile announcement…
A consortium of banks has finalized a loan package to support SoftBank Group Corp.'s substantial investment in robotics, amounting to $5.4 billion. The financing arrangement was expanded by increasing the size of the U.S. dollar tranche, indicating strong investor confidence…
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son dismissed concerns about an artificial intelligence investment bubble, asserting that such doubts are unfounded and that AI will fundamentally transform lives and generate significant profits.
Masayoshi Son, the CEO of SoftBank, has publicly criticized individuals who express skepticism towards artificial intelligence, likening their stance to "spitting upwards." Son, a prominent investor known for his bold predictions and significant investments in technology, made these remarks…
Masayoshi Son, a veteran investor, has placed substantial bets on the burgeoning artificial intelligence sector, positioning himself at the epicenter of the global AI boom. His investment firm, SoftBank, has historically been a major player in funding technology startups…
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has voiced significant doubts about Elon Musk's proposals for establishing data centers in orbit. Son's skepticism centers on the immense practical and financial hurdles involved in such a venture, suggesting that the current technological and economic…
SoftBank Group Corp. is pursuing a stake in JERA Co., Japan's largest power utility, to secure the substantial electricity required for its artificial intelligence (AI) expansion plans. SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son stated this week that the company is in discussions…