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Latest development: Oct 26, 2026
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CNBC TechOct 26, 2026
SoftBank reportedly plans $50 billion tech investment in aspiring 'AI nation' Malaysia
CNBC reports that SoftBank Group plans to invest $50 billion in Malaysia's technology sector. The proposed capital deployment reportedly targets artificial intelligence initiatives and data center infrastructure across the country, though specific project timelines and transaction terms were not detailed.
The InformationOct 9, 2026
SoftBank’s Son Seeks $100 Billion From Gulf Investors for AI Bets
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son is seeking up to $100 billion from investors in the Gulf region to finance artificial intelligence investments, according to reporting cited by The Information. Discussions have reportedly taken place in the United Arab Emirates and other parts of the region.
Financial Times (AI)Oct 9, 2026
SoftBank seeks $100bn from Gulf investors to expand AI bet
Financial Times reports that SoftBank founder and chief executive Masayoshi Son is seeking up to $100 billion from Gulf investors, having held discussions with senior figures in the United Arab Emirates to fund expansion in artificial intelligence.
DevelopmentNewOct 4, 20261 report
DigitalBridge to serve as SoftBank AI infrastructure arm
DevelopmentNewOct 1, 20261 report
Nvidia and SoftBank complete $20 billion investment in OpenAI
DevelopmentNewSep 24, 20261 report
SoftBank issues $11.1 billion in bonds to fund OpenAI investment
DevelopmentNewSep 18, 20261 report
SoftBank plans $50bn SB Energy data centre IPO amid OpenAI listing delay

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DigitalBridge to serve as SoftBank AI infrastructure arm

DigitalBridge CEO Marc Ganzi stated that his data center investment group will serve as SoftBank's third-party infrastructure arm following a $4 billion takeover, supporting Masayoshi Son's expanding artificial intelligence ambitions. Claims are as reported; this summary makes no determination about accuracy or significance.

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Masayoshi Son’s AI ambitions outgrow SoftBank’s balance sheetFinancial Times (AI) · Independent reporting · Oct 4, 2026

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Nvidia and SoftBank complete $20 billion investment in OpenAI

Nvidia and SoftBank have each completed a final $10 billion investment toward their respective $30 billion commitments in OpenAI's funding round, according to a SoftBank statement and a person familiar with the matter. The transaction delivers capital from a financing round that OpenAI previously stated had reached $122 billion in commitments. Claims are as reported; this summary makes no determination about accuracy or significance.

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Exclusive: Nvidia, SoftBank Make Final $20 Billion Investment in OpenAI’s Last RoundThe Information · Oct 1, 2026

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