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SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Predicts Artificial Super Intelligence by 2035
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son predicts the emergence of artificial super intelligence by 2035, emphasizing significant investments in AI and technology.
SoftBank Group's CEO, Masayoshi Son, has made a bold prediction that artificial super intelligence (ASI) will become a reality by 2035. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, Son emphasized that ASI would be 10,000 times smarter than the human brain, requiring hundreds of billions of dollars in investment to develop. This ambitious vision aligns with Son's long-standing belief in the transformative power of technology.
Son, known for his high-stakes investments in technology and startups, highlighted the need for substantial capital expenditure in data centers and chips, estimating a future requirement of $900 trillion. He pointed out that Nvidia, a leading chipmaker, is undervalued despite its market value exceeding $3 trillion, suggesting that the future potential of AI technologies is vast.
SoftBank's investment history has been marked by both significant successes and notable failures. The company's Vision Fund, which received a $45 billion investment from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, has experienced substantial losses, including a $2.4 billion downturn as of June 2024. Despite these setbacks, Son remains committed to his vision of ASI, viewing it as the culmination of his career's work.
Son's dedication to AI is evident in SoftBank's recent investments, including a $200 million stake in Tempus AI and backing the AI internet search startup Perplexity AI at a $3 billion valuation. He has expressed that all his previous investments were merely a prelude to his focus on ASI, which he believes is his life's purpose.
As SoftBank continues to navigate the challenges and opportunities in the tech industry, Son's vision for ASI represents a significant shift towards a future dominated by advanced artificial intelligence.
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