Masayoshi Son

2025.02.03

14:39

SoftBank and OpenAI set up joint venture in Japan to provide AI services

On February 3, Masayoshi Son, CEO of Japan's SoftBank Group, said that SoftBank has reached an agreement with OpenAI to establish a joint venture in Japan to provide artificial intelligence services to corporate clients. OpenAI CEO Altman arrived in Tokyo on February 3 to meet with Masayoshi Son, and they will also meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba together.

13:19

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son: We signed the memorandum of understanding this morning.

13:18

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son: SoftBank and OpenAI will each own a 50% stake in the SB OpenAI Japan joint venture.

13:18

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son: SoftBank has reached an agreement with OpenAI to deploy "CRISTAL" to enterprises. We will start this initiative in Japan.

13:17

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son: It will only take two to three years at most to achieve general artificial intelligence.

13:15

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son: I think general artificial intelligence (AGI) is about to be realized, and it may come even earlier, starting mainly with enterprises, especially large enterprises.

13:12

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son: We believe this project will have a significant impact on humanity in the future.

13:12

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son: The "Stargate" project is no longer just a private enterprise activity, but has been elevated to a very important national strategic project.

2025.02.01

12:15

OpenAI CEO to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and SoftBank's Masayoshi Son on Monday

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will meet on Monday with OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman, as well as SoftBank Group Corp. chief Masayoshi Son, according to a government announcement.

2025.01.22

22:22

Arm (ARM.O) CEO: SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son remains positive about holding shares in the company.

2024.12.17

00:24

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son: I hope Trump can make the world peaceful again.

00:20

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son: Confidence in the United States has greatly increased.

2024.12.16

19:16

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son says he will invest $100 billion in the U.S. by 2029

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son reportedly said he would invest $100 billion in the United States by 2029.

19:14

According to CNBC: SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son will announce a $100 billion investment in the United States during his meeting with Trump.

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