SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Plans to Borrow $16 billion to Invest in AI Investment

$16 Billion Loan for AI Expansion

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son is in talks to borrow $16 billion to invest in artificial intelligence. Discussions with banks took place last week, with an additional $8 billion potentially being borrowed in early 2026.

Multi-Billion Investment in OpenAI

Reports from January indicate that SoftBank is negotiating an investment of up to $25 billion in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. This would be on top of the $15 billion already committed to Stargate, a major AI initiative.

Stargate: A $500 Billion AI Venture

Stargate is a joint venture involving Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank, aiming to invest up to $500 billion to maintain U.S. leadership in AI development. The project was announced in January by U.S. President Donald Trump, Masayoshi Son, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison.

Strategic Focus on AI

SoftBank’s aggressive investments highlight its commitment to becoming a dominant force in the AI sector, reinforcing its position in a rapidly evolving industry.

“SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Plans to Borrow $16 billion to Invest in AI Investment”