Key Points
- SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son will announce a $100 billion U.S. investment in AI and infrastructure.
- The initiative aims to create 100,000 jobs within four years, aligned with Trump’s presidential term.
- Son has invested in AI-focused ventures, including OpenAI and chip startup Graphcore.
- The announcement reinforces Son’s belief in artificial superintelligence and its transformative potential.
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son is set to unveil a $100 billion investment plan for the United States over the next four years during a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, according to sources familiar with the announcement.
The investment aims to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and related infrastructure and create 100,000 new jobs. This significant funding is intended to be fully deployed before the conclusion of Trump’s presidential term, further underscoring Son’s commitment to the rapidly evolving AI industry.
As reported by CNBC, the planned investment could be drawn from several SoftBank-controlled sources, including its Vision Fund, capital projects, or its subsidiary Arm Holdings, a prominent chipmaker. Trump’s transition team has yet to provide an official statement. Trump is scheduled to speak at his Florida resort at 11 a.m. local time, where further details are expected to emerge.
Masayoshi Son has long championed AI’s transformative potential. He recently acquired stakes in OpenAI and chip startup Graphcore to strengthen SoftBank’s foothold. His vision aligns with his belief in the rise of artificial superintelligence, which he has described as requiring hundreds of billions of dollars in investment. Son’s remarks in October highlighted his strategic efforts to accumulate resources for what he described as “the next big move,” though he refrained from elaborating on specific plans.
This announcement signals SoftBank’s continued commitment to AI, reflecting its goal to spearhead innovations that will reshape technology and infrastructure globally. Collaborating with the Trump administration could provide a platform for substantial growth in AI-related jobs and research, potentially positioning the U.S. as a leader in the field over the coming years.
