SoftBank's Son says AI will need $5t per year by 2040, dismisses bubble talk

SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son speaks on a stage during his presentation at SoftBank World 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, July 14, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Anton Bridge

14 July, 2026

SoftBank Group

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