SoftBank is no longer just playing in tech—it’s going all in on artificial super intelligence. In this episode, we break down how a staggering $13 billion return from its OpenAI stake catalyzed one of the boldest strategic pivots in the company’s history.
From cashing out legacy assets to executing rapid-fire acquisitions, here’s how SoftBank is racing to control the full ASI stack:
• $6.5B acquisition of chip designer Ampear to lock in edge-to-cloud AI performance
• $5.375B purchase of ABB’s robotics division to secure physical infrastructure dominance
• A rumored multibillion-dollar move on Skilled AI to own the “robot brain” layer
• The role of forward contracts and equity in turning a high-risk OpenAI bet into a historic financial win
This episode provides a sharp look at how SoftBank’s strategy signals a deep conviction: the age of AI-driven robotics isn’t coming—it’s here. But with vertical integration comes vertical risk. Is SoftBank positioning itself for generational dominance, or are the stakes too high even for them?
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