SoftBank's CEO says he was put on Earth to create Artificial SuperIntelligence
SoftBank's CEO, Masayoshi Son, focuses on creating artificial superintelligence (ASI) despite setbacks. Recent successes drive his AI ambitions, prioritizing ASI investments like Perplexity AI, autonomous driving, AI robotics, and data centers.
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SoftBank's CEO, Masayoshi Son, known for his eccentricity and investment strategies, expressed his belief that he was born to create artificial superintelligence (ASI) 10,000 times smarter than humans. Despite past setbacks, including significant losses in fiscal years 2021 and 2022, Son remains focused on ASI. SoftBank's recent success in fiscal year 2023, with investments in companies like Arm and ByteDance, has emboldened Son's AI ambitions. He aims to prioritize ASI over other investments, with recent commitments to large-scale AI investments. Son's latest move includes backing Perplexity AI, an AI internet search startup. He also highlighted interest in autonomous driving, AI robotics, and data centers. Son's dedication to ASI stems from his belief that all his previous investments were leading up to this moment. Despite challenges, Son is resolute in his pursuit of ASI, viewing it as his life's purpose.
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