Meet Masayoshi Son, the billionaire SoftBank founder helping fund the Stargate AI joint venture
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Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, has championed AI investments, positioning the company at the forefront of technology innovation. With an estimated net worth of $16.2 billion, Son oversees the Vision Fund, which invests heavily in prominent tech firms. Despite past setbacks like the WeWork investment, SoftBank reported a quarterly profit of $7.7 billion in late 2024, largely from AI initiatives. Recently, Son announced the Stargate project with other tech leaders, aiming to raise $500 billion for AI infrastructure in the US, further solidifying his commitment to the technology's future.
Masayoshi Son has been a strong advocate for AI investment, significantly boosting SoftBank's financial performance and partnering with major tech leaders for future developments.
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