SoftBank Could Turn OpenAI Into Rocket Fuel For Stargate And Robotics

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2026.05.14 12:15
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SoftBank is considering borrowing against its OpenAI shares to finance its expansion into Stargate data centers, robotics, and AI infrastructure. During an earnings call, a SoftBank executive confirmed that using OpenAI assets as collateral is a viable option. The company has invested nearly $65 billion in OpenAI and is pursuing significant AI projects, including a massive data center in Ohio. SoftBank aims to leverage its OpenAI stake rather than sell assets, betting on rising AI valuations, which have surged from $150 billion in 2024 to $730 billion this year.