SoftBank Group
SoftBank Group Corp. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1981 by Masayoshi Son, the company has evolved from a software distributor into one of the largest technology investors in the world, with significant stakes in various sectors including telecommunications, internet services, AI, and robotics. SoftBank is widely recognized for its Vision Fund, which has invested heavily in technology startups globally, including notable companies like Uber and WeWork. Recently, SoftBank was in the news as it led a significant funding round for OpenAI, aiming to bolster the development of advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 3,975 | $430,000 | 173$ |
| India | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 514,351 | $2,900,000 | 1,081$ |
| Totals | 2 | 1,389,894,785 | 518,326 | $3,330,000 | 1,254$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
India:
SoftBank announced its objective to achieve Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) exceeding human capabilities, identifying OpenAI as the most promising partner for this achievement.
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United Arab Emirates:
SoftBank Group is leading a funding round for OpenAI worth $40 billion.
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