SoftBank Joins OpenAI, Oracle in AI Pact Unveiled by Trump
Elon Musk Says Project Stargate Doesn't 'Actually Have The Money' After Trump Announces $500 Billion AI Investment Led By SoftBank, Oracle And OpenAI
SoftBank Shares Jump After Unveiling $500 Billion Venture With OpenAI
SoftBank Group shares jumped after the company and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI announced plans to invest up to half a trillion dollars in artificial-intelligence infrastructure in the U.S. Shares rose 8.8% to 10,060 yen, or equivalent to $64.69, on Wednesday in Tokyo, after climbing as much as 9.2% earlier, to their highest level since July.
Japan Inc will struggle to follow SoftBank's lead and go big with Trump
By Sam Nussey and Anton Bridge TOKYO (Reuters) -SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son's plan to invest billions in AI in the United States shows one way to handle the new Trump administration: go big and deal with the details later.
OpenAI, SoftBank each commit $19 billion to Stargate AI data center, the Information reports
The ChatGPT maker will hold a 40% interest in Stargate, and would act as an extension of OpenAI, the report said, citing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaking to colleagues. OpenAI and SoftBank did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
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SoftBank and others to invest $500 billion in AI
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on January 21 that Japan's SoftBank Group, Open AI and Oracle will together
SoftBank-Backed Fish Startup Allegedly Faked Most of Its Sales
EFishery Pte, one of Indonesia’s most prominent startups, may have inflated its revenue and profit over several years, according to an internal investigation triggered by a whistleblower’s claim about the company’s accounting.
SoftBank, OpenAI commit $19 bn each to $100 bn US AI venture 'Stargate'
The two companies would then both own 40% of Stargate, the tech outlet said, citing comments by Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman to colleagues
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SoftBank to help fund and lead Trump-backed Stargate AI project, a $500 billion venture
The president said it will be the largest AI infrastructure ever built and that it will help counter technology threats from China and other countries.
SoftBank veteran hunts for profits in payments infrastructure plumbing
Former SoftBank exec Akshay Naheta's startup, Distributed Technologies Research, is trying to bridge the gap between banking and blockchain tech. Akshay Naheta, a former SoftBank dealmaker, builds new-age pipes to modernize global payment networks.
Elon Musk bashes the $500 billion 'Stargate' deal between OpenAI and SoftBank — and backed by Trump
Elon Musk is already casting doubt on OpenAI’s new, up to $500 billion investment deal with SoftBank (SFTBY) and Oracle (ORCL), despite backing from his allies — including President Donald Trump.
'They Don't Have The Money,' Elon Musk Says Of $500B OpenAI-SoftBank-Oracle AI Project Stargate
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Stargate, a $500 billion AI infrastructure project that's expected to provide 100,000 jobs and boost the American economy, but Elon Musk believes the three companies leading the project don't have the funds.
British pub group J D Wetherspoon reports higher sales but cost challenges loom
British pub group J D Wetherspoon said on Wednesday its like-for-like sales rose 5% in the 25 weeks to Jan. 19, helped by strong demand for its food and drinks during the holiday season.
'White House for sale?' Trump unveils multi-billion-dollar AI venture with OpenAI, SoftBank & Oracle
A closer look at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after President Trump announces a multi-billion dollar joint venture between Altman's company, SoftBank and Oracle, and why it's already drawing the ire of major Trump ally Elon Musk.