After investing $65 billion in Sam Altman's OpenAl, Japan's richest man Masayoshi Son is seeking $100 billion to fund other AI projects

Masayoshi Son seeks to amass $100 billion from Gulf investors for a new fund dedicated to investing in traditional businesses. This venture aims to target companies that are behind in automation, leveraging AI to improve their operations. Unlike SoftBank's previous focus on early-stage tech startups, this initiative caters to established firms.
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- Sunday, 11 October 2026, 6:20 pm IST
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