SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son plans to borrow $16 billion to invest in AI, the company’s executives told banks last week, The Information tech news website reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Japanese technology investor might borrow another $8 billion in early 2026, the report added.

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son plans to borrow $16 billion to invest in AI, the company's executives told banks last week, The Information tech news website reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.

SoftBank Group (SFTBY), led by CEO Masayoshi Son, is making pivotal moves in artificial intelligence (AI). The Japanese tech giant plans to

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son is planning significant financial maneuvers with $16 billion borrowed for AI investments. The group may borrow an additional $8 billion by 2026. This move includes substantial stakes in Stargate and OpenAI,

At the FII PRIORITY Summit 2025 in Miami, Florida, SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son made his first public response to doubts about the US$500 billion Stargate initiative. Backed by SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle,

Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank is in discussions to borrow $16 billion to invest in AI and could borrow another $8 billion early next year.