SoftBank’s $60 Billion OpenAI Bet Sparks Concerns

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SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has made a $60 billion bet on OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman – a commitment that has some insiders worried. On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha speaks with Bloomberg’s Min-Jeong Lee about how Son became captivated by Altman and what’s at stake for his reputation – and the company – as the AI race intensifies. We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Read more: SoftBank Founder’s Starstruck Bet on OpenAI Raises Concern Watch, from Originals: The Troubled Saga of Masa Son's $100 Billion FundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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