SoftBank

SoftBank is a Japanese multinational investment holding conglomerate that manages a series of technology-focused investment funds, most notably the Vision Fund.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now for seeking up to $100 billion from Gulf investors to expand its artificial intelligence investments.

Latest on SoftBank

• SoftBank seeks $100 billion from Gulf states for AI, FT says
• SoftBank seeks $100bn from Gulf investors to expand AI bet
• SoftBank seeks up to $100 billion from Gulf investors for AI push, FT reports
• Softbank seeks $100 billion from Gulf investors to expand AI bet
• SoftBank, Grab, PETROS explore AI infra platform in Sarawak
• SoftBank and Grab to develop AI infrastructure in Malaysia's Sarawak
• Japanese firms including Daiwa Securities, SoftBank, and Lawson convenience store chain report a recent surge in cyber incidents.
• SoftBank is betting the entire future on AI infrastructure while ignoring the operational costs and governance gaps that will crater ROI.
• SoftBank acquired DigitalBridge for $4bn to expand its AI infrastructure.
• SoftBank has completed the final phase of its $30 billion investment in OpenAI.
• NTT and SoftBank are developing AI cybersecurity systems designed to keep data within Japan.
• SoftBank has launched an $11 billion bond offering to help fund a further $10 billion investment in OpenAI.

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