SoftBank Raises $11.1 Billion in Record High-Yield Bond Sale

By admin September 24, 2026 No comment

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SoftBank Group has raised $11.1 billion through dollar- and euro-denominated bonds, marking the largest high-yield corporate bond sale globally. The fundraising comes as the Japanese investment group seeks to finance its major investments in OpenAI and other artificial intelligence ventures, adding to a broader increase in corporate borrowing linked to AI. The company

Privacy Concerns Challenge AI Wearables

By admin September 22, 2026 No comment

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Tech companies are betting on smart glasses, AI pins and other wearable devices as potential successors to smartphones, but growing privacy concerns could slow their adoption. Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses have faced particular scrutiny over the possibility of people being recorded without their knowledge, with some UK venues restricting their use. Companies are exploring

SoftBank Eyes Majority Stake in 1X at $6B Valuation

By admin August 27, 2026 No comment

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SoftBank is in talks to acquire a majority stake in OpenAI-backed humanoid robot developer 1X Technologies, in a deal that could value the startup at around $6 billion, according to a report by The Information citing people familiar with the matter. The talks are ongoing, and terms could still change. The potential investment would strengthen […]

SoftBank’s Son Eyes $100 Billion Investment in France for AI Expansion

By admin May 12, 2026 No comment

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SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son is considering investing up to $100 billion in France, including a large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure project, according to a Bloomberg News report. The proposed investment would focus heavily on AI data centers and advanced digital infrastructure as demand for generative AI services continues to rise globally. Son has