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SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son talks up artificial super intelligence ambitions

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son talks up artificial super intelligence ambitions

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son has expressed his ambition to realize artificial superintelligence, which he believes will surpass human capabilities by a factor of 10,000. Speaking at the company's annual general meeting, Son stated that SoftBank's mission is to contribute to humanity's progress through advancements in AI. He believes that artificial superintelligence could be achieved within the next decade. Son's aspirations for AI technology revolve around Arm Holdings, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group known for its chip designs used in AI-powered data centers.

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Decoding the hype over building an AI brain smarter than humans

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Decoding the hype over building an AI brain smarter than humans

Artificial super intelligence (ASI) is the ultimate stage of AI technology, surpassing artificial general intelligence (AGI). ASI would possess cognitive abilities that surpass human intelligence in all domains of interest. ASI is currently a theoretical concept, as the technology has not yet advanced to that level. While OpenAI aims to develop AGI, Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son envisions the creation of ASI, which he believes could be achieved within 10 years. The potential impact of ASI is considered significant, with experts highlighting both its potential benefits and risks to humanity.

SoftBank’s Son lays out vision to be No. 1 in artificial superintelligence

Livemint

Livemint · 18d ago

SoftBank’s Son lays out vision to be No. 1 in artificial superintelligence

SoftBank Group's Chief Executive, Masayoshi Son, has declared his ambition to position the company as the top leader in artificial superintelligence (ASI) within the next decade. Speaking at the annual shareholder meeting in Tokyo, Son emphasized his commitment to ASI, a hypothetical technology surpassing human intelligence. Amid scrutiny due to investment plans, SoftBank aims to capitalize on this futuristic vision to drive innovation and leadership in artificial intelligence.

Masayoshi Son made $72 billion betting on Jack Ma's Alibaba. Now he wants to do it again with AI.

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Masayoshi Son made $72 billion betting on Jack Ma's Alibaba. Now he wants to do it again with AI.

Masayoshi Son, the CEO of SoftBank, made a successful bet on Alibaba, earning a staggering $72 billion gain over 23 years. However, Son has been unwinding SoftBank's stake in Alibaba recently. Now, he is turning his focus to artificial intelligence (AI), believing it will surpass human intelligence. SoftBank has made AI its main focus, with its acquisitions of chip designer Arm and the formation of the Vision Funds. While Arm has seen success, the Vision Funds have experienced mixed results, but SoftBank remains hopeful for future growth in the AI sector.

SoftBank, OpenAI joint venture to offer AI for companies: Masayoshi Son

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

SoftBank, OpenAI joint venture to offer AI for companies: Masayoshi Son

SoftBank Group and OpenAI have announced a joint venture to provide advanced artificial intelligence solutions to businesses. The collaboration is marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two companies, establishing a 50-50 partnership. This initiative, revealed by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, will introduce a new AI product named Cristal, aiming to enhance AI offerings in various business sectors.

Altman, Apple ex-designer Jony Ive's startup to raise $1 bn

Internet

Internet · 1y ago

Altman, Apple ex-designer Jony Ive's startup to raise $1 bn

An AI startup founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Apple's former Chief Design Officer Jony Ive is in talks to raise up to $1 billion, The Information reported. The startup has reportedly held discussions with SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, Emerson Collective and Thrive Capital. As per the report, the startup aims to make an AI-powered personal device.

What’s behind Masayoshi Son’s $100 billion pledge to Donald Trump

Livemint

Livemint · 7m ago

What’s behind Masayoshi Son’s $100 billion pledge to Donald Trump

Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank Group, has pledged to invest $100 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies in the US. Speaking alongside President-elect Donald Trump, Son said the investment would create around 100,000 jobs within four years. However, it remains unclear how Son plans to fulfil the commitment, as SoftBank does not have $100 billion readily available. Son's announcement comes as he seeks to strengthen his relationship with the Trump administration, which could hold significant regulatory power over the tech sector in the coming years.

Energising talk on AI, India: Bhavish on meeting SoftBank's Son

Inshorts · 7m ago

Energising talk on AI, India: Bhavish on meeting SoftBank's Son

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal took to X to share pictures with SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son after they met in Delhi on Wednesday. "Always amazing to meet Masayoshi Son...Such an energising discussion on AI, AGI, Energy and India," he wrote. Son will also reportedly meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit.

Alok Sama on the smear campaign against him at SoftBank, and working with Masa

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Alok Sama on the smear campaign against him at SoftBank, and working with Masa

In his book, 'Money Trap: Grand Fortunes and Lost Illusions Inside the Tech Bubble', former SoftBank executive Alok Sama discusses the smear campaign against him and Nikesh Arora, two senior executives at the company. Sama shares his emotions and experiences during this time, stating that he does not believe the record needs to be set straight. The book also delves into SoftBank's investments, including the Arm Holdings deal and the company's focus on artificial super intelligence and the chip industry. Sama hopes SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son will read the book and like it.

SoftBank's Son sees India's potential to become big player in chip design

YourStory

YourStory · 7m ago

SoftBank's Son sees India's potential to become big player in chip design

During a recent visit to India, SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son expressed his belief in India's potential to become a major player in chip design due to geopolitical reasons. Son met with the founders of SoftBank's portfolio companies in India, including Paytm, OYO, Ola, Flipkart, and Unacademy, emphasizing the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in their businesses. He urged the founders to adopt a 10-year perspective when considering AI development and highlighted that chip designing will be crucial in the AI economy. Son also discussed potential collaborations with InMobi's CEO Naveen Tewari in consumer tech and AI.

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son says AI will surpass human intelligence in a decade

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son says AI will surpass human intelligence in a decade

SoftBank's CEO, Masayoshi Son, predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) will surpass human intelligence within the next decade. Son believes that AI will not only exceed human intelligence but will also be able to understand human emotions. He notes that this advancement in AI will have a profound impact on various industries and will be a major driver of economic growth globally.

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