SoftBank's Son says AI will need $5 trillion per year by 2040, dismisses bubble talk
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son projects a $5 trillion annual global investment requirement for AI development by 2040.
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SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son projects a $5 trillion annual global investment requirement for AI development by 2040.
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