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SoftBank Group Corp.
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A Japanese company mainly engaged in communications and Internet-related businesses and investment business
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Masayoshi Son warns that humans cannot manage or teach AI

Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, warned South Korean President Lee Jae Myung that AI will be 10,000 times smarter than humans and cannot be managed by people. He emphasized the need to learn to coexist with AI systems. The meeting coincided with South Korea's efforts to strengthen its semiconductor and AI programs, including a new chip design school by Arm Holdings. Son also discussed a U.S. project to build Trump-branded industrial parks for AI infrastructure, supported by Japanese funding.

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Key facts: SoftBank Group pursues AI project; sells InMobi stake; partners on chip design

SoftBank Group is negotiating with the U.S. government to launch a high-tech manufacturing project, potentially investing hundreds of billions in AI infrastructure starting in early 2026.1SoftBank Group is selling most of its InMobi stake for about $250 million, dropping ownership from over 30% to under 10%, to focus on late-stage and public-market investments.2SoftBank's Arm Holdings has partnered with South Korea's industry ministry to create a chip design facility, training 1,400 specialists to enhance the semiconductor and AI sectors.3

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Softbank's Son says super AI could make humans like fish, win Nobel Prize

Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son predicts advanced AI could surpass humans, likening the future relationship to humans and pets. He suggests AI might win a Nobel Prize in Literature, sparking concern from South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Son reassures that AI won't harm humans, as it doesn't need to consume protein. The concept of artificial super intelligence remains hypothetical, with artificial general intelligence expected within a decade.

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Masayoshi Son Raises Joint Stake In Softbank Group To 34.73% From 33.74%, Filing Shows

SoftBank Group Corp :MASAYOSHI SON RAISES JOINT STAKE IN SOFTBANK GROUP TO 34.73% FROM 33.74%, FILING SHOWS

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SoftBank’s Son nears plan for Trump-branded AI factories funded by Japan

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is finalizing plans for Trump-branded AI factories in the U.S., funded by Japan. The project involves building technology manufacturing parks on federal land, with Japanese firms providing expertise. The U.S. government will own the facilities, and funding may start by 2026. President Trump supports the plan.

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