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SoftBank's Son: AI Could Boost Global GDP by 10%

12/2/2025

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  • Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank Group, spoke at SoftBank World in Tokyo on July 16, 2025, about AI's potential to create jobs and boost growth.
  • He discussed SoftBank's $5.83 billion sale of its Nvidia stake to fund AI investments, including OpenAI.
  • Son said he regretted selling shares but remained committed to AI projects.
  • He projected AI and robotics could contribute at least 10% to global GDP in the long term.