Masayoshi Son emphasizes need for AI safety measures while remaining optimistic about technology

Oct 5, 2026

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At a tech forum in Kyoto, Masayoshi Son highlighted the importance of global cooperation on AI safety, warning that superintelligence could pose significant risks. Despite his caution, he remains optimistic about AI's potential economic impact, predicting it could contribute 20% of global GDP by 2040.

Masayoshi Son spoke at a technology forum in Kyoto, advocating for international collaboration on AI safety measures.
He warned that the misuse of superintelligence could be a greater threat than human conflict.
Son remains optimistic about AI, estimating it could represent at least 20% of global GDP, approximately $46 trillion, by 2040.
He suggested that investors might see returns of up to 50 times their investments over the next 15 years.
SoftBank has invested around $65 billion in OpenAI.
Son continues to view AI as a potential source of hope and increased happiness, while acknowledging the rapid growth of its capabilities and associated risks.

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Masayoshi Son emphasizes need for AI safety measures while remaining optimistic about technology

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