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Masayoshi Son made $72 billion betting on Jack Ma's Alibaba. Now he wants to do it again with AI.

Masayoshi Son is betting on the success of AI after unwinding his stake in Alibaba.
SoftBank is focusing on chip designer Arm and the Vision Funds for AI success.

SoftBank is Nvidia's first Blackwell chips customer. Here's what they're going to be used for.

SoftBank is partnering with Nvidia to create Japan's most powerful supercomputer using Blackwell chips to bolster AI development.

Nvidia, SoftBank claim AI, 5G telecom pilot first | Computer Weekly

Nvidia and SoftBank have collaborated to combine AI capabilities with 5G technology, potentially revolutionizing the telecommunications sector in Japan.

Red Hat and SoftBank enhance wireless network orchestration | Computer Weekly

SoftBank collaborates with Red Hat to enhance AI integration in radio access networks for improved efficiency and performance. Collaboration aims to support future 5G and 6G applications.

Arm's gains are SoftBank's gains | TechCrunch

SoftBank's investment in Arm has helped turn around its fortunes.
Arm's strong performance driven by AI boom has led to a significant increase in its stock price and SoftBank's market cap.

Masayoshi Son made $72 billion betting on Jack Ma's Alibaba. Now he wants to do it again with AI.

Masayoshi Son is betting on the success of AI after unwinding his stake in Alibaba.
SoftBank is focusing on chip designer Arm and the Vision Funds for AI success.

SoftBank is Nvidia's first Blackwell chips customer. Here's what they're going to be used for.

SoftBank is partnering with Nvidia to create Japan's most powerful supercomputer using Blackwell chips to bolster AI development.

Nvidia, SoftBank claim AI, 5G telecom pilot first | Computer Weekly

Nvidia and SoftBank have collaborated to combine AI capabilities with 5G technology, potentially revolutionizing the telecommunications sector in Japan.

Red Hat and SoftBank enhance wireless network orchestration | Computer Weekly

SoftBank collaborates with Red Hat to enhance AI integration in radio access networks for improved efficiency and performance. Collaboration aims to support future 5G and 6G applications.

Arm's gains are SoftBank's gains | TechCrunch

SoftBank's investment in Arm has helped turn around its fortunes.
Arm's strong performance driven by AI boom has led to a significant increase in its stock price and SoftBank's market cap.
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Nvidia's Jensen Huang says Softbank's Masayoshi Son once offered to help him buy Nvidia

Jensen Huang revealed regret for not accepting Masayoshi Son's offer to buy Nvidia, as the company now leads the AI revolution.

Nine trillion dollar investment in 'Super-AI' isn't that much, says SoftBank CEO

Investing in super-AI is projected to yield significant profits, despite its immense initial costs, highlighting the future's potential financial returns.

Nvidia stock is undervalued because AI companies need to spend another $9 trillion to achieve superintelligence, Softbank CEO says

Nvidia's stock is perceived as undervalued by Softbank's CEO due to AI spending forecasts.
AI advancements are expected to drastically benefit Nvidia's chip market over the next decade.

Jensen Huang says SoftBank's Masayoshi Son once offered to help him buy out Nvidia - but he passed

Jensen Huang regrets not accepting SoftBank's offer to buy Nvidia in 2016, which is now worth $3.6 trillion.

First Nvidia Blackwell AI chips ship to SoftBank

SoftBank will first utilize Nvidia's Blackwell chips to develop Japan's most powerful supercomputer for generative AI.

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son is reportedly seeking $100B to build a new AI chip venture | TechCrunch

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is seeking $100 billion to compete in AI chip industry.
OpenAI is also raising funds for a new AI chip project.

Nvidia's Jensen Huang says Softbank's Masayoshi Son once offered to help him buy Nvidia

Jensen Huang revealed regret for not accepting Masayoshi Son's offer to buy Nvidia, as the company now leads the AI revolution.

Nine trillion dollar investment in 'Super-AI' isn't that much, says SoftBank CEO

Investing in super-AI is projected to yield significant profits, despite its immense initial costs, highlighting the future's potential financial returns.

Nvidia stock is undervalued because AI companies need to spend another $9 trillion to achieve superintelligence, Softbank CEO says

Nvidia's stock is perceived as undervalued by Softbank's CEO due to AI spending forecasts.
AI advancements are expected to drastically benefit Nvidia's chip market over the next decade.

Jensen Huang says SoftBank's Masayoshi Son once offered to help him buy out Nvidia - but he passed

Jensen Huang regrets not accepting SoftBank's offer to buy Nvidia in 2016, which is now worth $3.6 trillion.

First Nvidia Blackwell AI chips ship to SoftBank

SoftBank will first utilize Nvidia's Blackwell chips to develop Japan's most powerful supercomputer for generative AI.

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son is reportedly seeking $100B to build a new AI chip venture | TechCrunch

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is seeking $100 billion to compete in AI chip industry.
OpenAI is also raising funds for a new AI chip project.
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#openai

OpenAI is just one piece of the puzzle in SoftBank's grand vision for AI

SoftBank plans to make a $500 million investment in OpenAI, part of a larger AI strategy for the company.

SoftBank's Masa Son Nears His Next Big Bet: OpenAI

Masa Son's investment in OpenAI signals a strategic offensive move into artificial intelligence after a quieter phase.

One of OpenAI's biggest new investors explains why it made its $500 million bet

OpenAI raised $6.6 billion at a $157 billion valuation, showcasing its growth and potential in generative AI.

OpenAI is just one piece of the puzzle in SoftBank's grand vision for AI

SoftBank plans to make a $500 million investment in OpenAI, part of a larger AI strategy for the company.

SoftBank's Masa Son Nears His Next Big Bet: OpenAI

Masa Son's investment in OpenAI signals a strategic offensive move into artificial intelligence after a quieter phase.

One of OpenAI's biggest new investors explains why it made its $500 million bet

OpenAI raised $6.6 billion at a $157 billion valuation, showcasing its growth and potential in generative AI.
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SoftBank is betting on AI and an IPO revival after swinging to a $7.7 billion profit

SoftBank posted a $7.7 billion profit by leveraging AI investments and favorable market conditions after a significant loss last year.

SoftBank Vision Fund co-CEO Misra to exit | TechCrunch

Rajeev Misra is stepping down from leadership roles at SoftBank, signaling a change in the company's investment strategy and leadership.

SoftBank is betting on AI and an IPO revival after swinging to a $7.7 billion profit

SoftBank posted a $7.7 billion profit by leveraging AI investments and favorable market conditions after a significant loss last year.

SoftBank Vision Fund co-CEO Misra to exit | TechCrunch

Rajeev Misra is stepping down from leadership roles at SoftBank, signaling a change in the company's investment strategy and leadership.
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Jellysmack is laying off staff as it scales back its creator program

Jellysmack is reorganizing and reducing staff to focus on its core content business and intellectual property post-funding challenges.
#masayoshi-son

Masayoshi Son is the $100 billion gambler who went from dirt track to tech titan - and he isn't done betting yet

Masayoshi Son exemplifies bold risk-taking in technology shaping modern society.

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son has been planning his comeback | TechCrunch

Masayoshi Son is strategizing a comeback with a focus on AI and chip design following past investment failures.

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Masayoshi Son is pivoting SoftBank towards AI, investing $9 billion annually to lead growth in this sector.

Masayoshi Son is the $100 billion gambler who went from dirt track to tech titan - and he isn't done betting yet

Masayoshi Son exemplifies bold risk-taking in technology shaping modern society.

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son has been planning his comeback | TechCrunch

Masayoshi Son is strategizing a comeback with a focus on AI and chip design following past investment failures.

Masayoshi Son

Masayoshi Son is pivoting SoftBank towards AI, investing $9 billion annually to lead growth in this sector.
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Japanese orgs now paying salary direct into e-wallets

SoftBank's subsidiaries are pioneering digital salary payments via PayPay, transforming traditional wage disbursement methods in Japan.

New Motorola Razr 50s is launching on SoftBank this Friday

The Moto Razr 50s is a local variant of the Razr 50, launching in Japan, with high-end specs including a robust camera system.
#valuation

Oyo valuation crashes over 75% in new funding | TechCrunch

Oyo's valuation dropped from $10 billion to $2.4 billion in a new funding round, reflecting its challenging financial situation.

Business travel management platform TravelPerk raises $105M | TechCrunch

TravelPerk has raised $105 million in a funding round led by SoftBank's Vision Fund 2.
The funding gives TravelPerk a valuation of $1.4 billion, which remains unchanged from its valuation two years ago.

Oyo valuation crashes over 75% in new funding | TechCrunch

Oyo's valuation dropped from $10 billion to $2.4 billion in a new funding round, reflecting its challenging financial situation.

Business travel management platform TravelPerk raises $105M | TechCrunch

TravelPerk has raised $105 million in a funding round led by SoftBank's Vision Fund 2.
The funding gives TravelPerk a valuation of $1.4 billion, which remains unchanged from its valuation two years ago.
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#ai-investment

SoftBank Plans to Commit $9 Billion to AI Projects

Japan's SoftBank plans to invest $9 billion in AI, highlighting a significant focus on AI development and competition in the tech industry.

Self Driving Startup Wayve Gets $1B Investment

SoftBank leads over $1B investment in UK-based self-driving startup Wayve, propelling UK AI advancements.

SoftBank Plans to Commit $9 Billion to AI Projects

Japan's SoftBank plans to invest $9 billion in AI, highlighting a significant focus on AI development and competition in the tech industry.

Self Driving Startup Wayve Gets $1B Investment

SoftBank leads over $1B investment in UK-based self-driving startup Wayve, propelling UK AI advancements.
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Self Driving Startup Wayve Gets $1B Investment

SoftBank leads $1B investment in UK's Wayve, Europe's largest AI funding; advances self-driving tech with embodied AI, reducing costs and enhancing deployment speed.

Once Alibaba's main investor, SoftBank sheds remaining stake

SoftBank sells its stake in Alibaba, shifting focus to AI-centric investments and emerging technologies such as Arm's AI chips.
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Semiconductor giant Arm to launch AI chips next year, report says

Arm, a major player in the chip market, is expanding into AI chip development to align with SoftBank's AI ambitions.

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son wants to raise $100bn for a fresh AI chip venture

Masayoshi Son is fundraising $100 billion for a new AI chip venture with a focus on competing with Nvidia.
Softbank's collaboration with Arm aims to capitalize on the growing AI chip market and fresh competition in AI processing approaches.

Semiconductor giant Arm to launch AI chips next year, report says

Arm, a major player in the chip market, is expanding into AI chip development to align with SoftBank's AI ambitions.

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son wants to raise $100bn for a fresh AI chip venture

Masayoshi Son is fundraising $100 billion for a new AI chip venture with a focus on competing with Nvidia.
Softbank's collaboration with Arm aims to capitalize on the growing AI chip market and fresh competition in AI processing approaches.
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SoftBank will reportedly invest nearly $1 billion in AI push, tapping Nvidia's chips

SoftBank investing $960 million in developing a Japanese-language-specific generative artificial intelligence model with Nvidia's GPUs.
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Arm shares soar almost 50% as AI demand boosts revenues

SoftBank-backed UK chip designer beats Wall Street expectations in latest earnings report

SoftBank snaps up troubled British AI chip developer Graphcore

SoftBank acquires British chip developer Graphcore, known for AI processors, potentially aiding its global AI push.

Arm shares soar almost 50% as AI demand boosts revenues

SoftBank-backed UK chip designer beats Wall Street expectations in latest earnings report

SoftBank snaps up troubled British AI chip developer Graphcore

SoftBank acquires British chip developer Graphcore, known for AI processors, potentially aiding its global AI push.
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Backed by Deutsche Telekom and SoftBank, DTCP raises $450 million for its growth and early stage funds | TechCrunch

DTCP completed funding for growth and early-stage funds, aiming to invest $450 million primarily in enterprise and mobility startups.

SoftBank CEO: AI 10x Smarter Than Humans Will Be Here Soon | Entrepreneur

SoftBank CEO predicts development of artificial superintelligence (ASI) in the near future.
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These companies want to use AI to make call center jobs less horrible

AI technology can alter customers' voices to protect call center workers' mental health by reducing anger, with potential benefits for businesses and employees.

Softbank unveils plans to cancel out angry customer emotions using AI

SoftBank is developing 'emotion-canceling' AI technology to alter the voices of angry customers to sound calmer during customer service calls.

These companies want to use AI to make call center jobs less horrible

AI technology can alter customers' voices to protect call center workers' mental health by reducing anger, with potential benefits for businesses and employees.

Softbank unveils plans to cancel out angry customer emotions using AI

SoftBank is developing 'emotion-canceling' AI technology to alter the voices of angry customers to sound calmer during customer service calls.
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SoftBank ties up with Perplexity | TechCrunch

Perplexity partners with SoftBank, offering free premium tier to expand user base and data touchpoints.
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