SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is actively investing in artificial intelligence with the goal of achieving significant results in the future. His short- and long-term plans already include several major deals.
Bets on AI and Past Successes
In 2000, Masayoshi Son made a $20 million investment in the then little-known Chinese startup Alibaba, which later brought SoftBank billions. Today, he seeks to replicate this success in the area of artificial intelligence.
SoftBank's Strategy in AI
SoftBank continues to actively engage in AI. In 2016, the company acquired British chipmaker Arm for $32 billion. This year, SoftBank also agreed to purchase U.S. chipmaker Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion and plans to invest up to $32.7 billion in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.
Competition in the AI Market
The AI market is becoming increasingly competitive, with companies from the United States and China vying for leadership. According to analysts, despite market fluctuations, SoftBank focuses on long-term prospects in AI and believes the current phase of the market could last decades.
Masayoshi Son continues to make significant bets on artificial intelligence, believing that this field will be crucial for SoftBank's future. Given the market dynamics and growing competition, his vision may play a key role in the company's fate.
