Masayoshi Son of SoftBank aims to create the next NVIDIA! Expecting to launch AI chips by 2026, with prototype announcements as early as next summer.

SoftBank Group's CEO Masayoshi Son recently made a high-profile commitment to invest $100 billion in the United States over the next four years, aiming to create the next 'NVIDIA' in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). (Background: NVIDIA partners with SoftBank to launch 3 major initiatives: the first AI + 5G telecommunications network, building Japan's strongest supercomputer, and an AI marketplace.) (Supplementary background: OpenAI completes new funding, valuation skyrockets to $157 billion, with investments from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and SoftBank, but under one condition.) Recently, Masayoshi Son, the founder of SoftBank Group, launched a significant investment plan in the United States, promising to invest $100 billion to vigorously promote the development of AI chips over the next four years, with the ultimate goal of creating the next 'NVIDIA' and reshaping the global AI industry landscape. SoftBank's $100 billion commitment Last week, Masayoshi Son appeared alongside former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, announcing that SoftBank would invest $100 billion in the United States over the next four years. Trump jokingly suggested that SoftBank might elevate this target to $200 billion, to which Son humorously replied, 'I'll do my best.' In addition to the monetary commitment, Son indicated that this investment will be deployed during Trump's term, expected to create 100,000 jobs focused on artificial intelligence and infrastructure, injecting new momentum into the U.S. economy. Targeting the AI chip market According to informed sources, Son has recently shown a keen interest in the AI hardware industry, particularly in the chip sector. His ultimate goal is to leverage self-developed chips to create a market-leading giant similar to NVIDIA and capture a share of the global AI hardware demand worth tens of billions of dollars. Reports indicate that SoftBank's plan encompasses multi-faceted investments ranging from chip design to energy infrastructure to support the operation of future AI systems. Son hopes to launch the first commercially viable AI chips before 2026 and even expects to reveal prototype products next summer. To achieve this, he plans to leverage SoftBank's 90% stake in ARM to turn this semiconductor design company into the core R&D platform for AI chips. Related reports: NVIDIA partners with SoftBank to launch 3 major initiatives: the first AI + 5G telecommunications network, building Japan's strongest supercomputer, and an AI marketplace. OpenAI completes new funding, valuation skyrockets to $157 billion, with investments from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and SoftBank, but under one condition. OpenAI receives support from Japan; SoftBank reportedly invests $500 million, but two concerns raise uncertainties. 'SoftBank's Masayoshi Son aims to create the next NVIDIA! Expecting to launch AI chips by 2026, with prototype announcements as early as next summer.' This article was first published by BlockTempo (the most influential blockchain news media).