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Masayoshi Son seeks to raise $100 billion for artificial intelligence investments

SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son is approaching investors in the Gulf states in an effort to raise up to $100 billion to expand the group's investments in artificial intelligence and provide additional funding for advanced technology projects.

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A man sits in front of a backdrop bearing the SoftBank Group logo. Masayoshi Son is shown in the context of news about artificial intelligence investments.

Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son, founder of SoftBank Group, is seeking to raise up to $100 billion from investors in the Gulf states to support his investment plans in artificial intelligence and fund advanced technology projects.

Targeting $100 billion to fund artificial intelligence

The proposed funding is intended to strengthen SoftBank's investments in artificial intelligence, as Son seeks to expand the group's bets on the sector.

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It also aims to provide additional financial resources for projects linked to advanced technology. The $100 billion represents a target ceiling for the fundraising effort, not proceeds that have already been secured.

The implementation of the investment plans will depend on the amount of money Son is able to raise from Gulf investors.