SoftBank will Aquire Ampere for $6.5 Billion
SoftBank Group is acquiring Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion in cash, aiming to boost its AI infrastructure through Ampere’s high-performance ARM-based chip designs.
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SoftBank Converts Old Sharp Factory into AI Hub in $676M Deal
SoftBank is acquiring a former Sharp LCD manufacturing plant in Osaka for $676 million, repurposing it into an AI data center to support its collaboration with OpenAI and advance AI infrastructure in Japan.
OpenAI in Talks to Raise $40 Billion at $300B Valuation
If completed, the deal would be one of the largest private funding rounds in history, making OpenAI the world’s second-most valuable startup after SpaceX.
SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle Launch $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Initiative
Described as the largest AI infrastructure investment in history, Stargate will help transform the US into a global AI hub while addressing critical challenges like healthcare innovation and job creation.
SoftBank to Buy $1.5B OpenAI Employee Shares
This deepens SoftBank's stake in OpenAI and gives employees a rare chance to cash out in a frozen IPO market.
NVIDIA and SoftBank to Build Japan's AI Grid
The companies plan to build Japan's most powerful AI supercomputer, launch the world's first AI-enabled 5G network, and create a secure marketplace for AI services.
SoftBank Acquires UK AI Chip Startup Graphcore
The deal has already cleared all regulatory hurdles, including the UK's National Security and Investment Act - suggesting both sides worked hard behind the scenes to address potential concerns.
SoftBank Eyes $10 Billion Push into AI Power and Chips
Son’s strategic choices reflect a nuanced understanding of the AI landscape. While many investors chase generative AI startups, SoftBank is focusing on the essential infrastructure that supports these innovations.