Masayoshi Son is the founder and CEO of SoftBank Group, known for making large bets on AI. Recent coverage includes SoftBank's record $11.1 billion junk bond deal to finance AI investments, a plan to raise up to $100 billion from Gulf investors for AI and robotics, and a rare warning from Son about AI safety risks.
SoftBank Seeks $100B From Gulf Investors for AISoftBank Group seeks to raise up to $100 billion from Gulf investors to boost its AI bets, the Financial Times reported. Founder Masayoshi Son has held initial talks with investors including in the UAE; the proposed fund would buy companies and use AI and robotics to improve operations.
SoftBank's Son Issues Rare AI Safety WarningSoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son, a fervent AI believer, said he is worried about safety risks as machines rapidly gain more abilities — a rare cautionary note from a major AI investor.
SoftBank's $11.1B Bond Deal Fuels AI Investment PushSoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son has said he's "all in" on AI, and the conglomerate's record $11.1 billion junk bond deal last week shows the lengths executives are going to finance that vision.
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