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title: "AI TRENDS | SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son Believes OpenAI's Sam Altman Leads Key Tech Revolution"
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description: "SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has expressed his belief that Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, is at the forefront of the most significant technological transformation of this century. According to Jin10, Son's remarks highlight the growing influence and potential impact of AI technologies on various industries and sectors globally. This statement underscores the importance of AI advancements and the pivotal role that leaders like Altman play in shaping the future of technology."
datetime: "2026-05-20T09:00:05.000Z"
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# AI TRENDS | SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son Believes OpenAI's Sam Altman Leads Key Tech Revolution

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has expressed his belief that Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, is at the forefront of the most significant technological transformation of this century. According to Jin10, Son's remarks highlight the growing influence and potential impact of AI technologies on various industries and sectors globally. This statement underscores the importance of AI advancements and the pivotal role that leaders like Altman play in shaping the future of technology.

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