Economic Times Tech
6/24/2026
Talk of a bubble is an 'insult to AI' says SoftBank's Son
Short summary
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son rejects talk of an AI bubble, calling such concerns an 'insult to AI' given the technology's nascent stage and vast unrealized potential. He emphasized SoftBank's role as an 'egg-laying factory' for AI startups and criticized the company's market valuation compared to its true asset value. Son plans to lead SoftBank into his 70s to achieve artificial super intelligence.
- •SoftBank's Son dismisses AI bubble concerns as underestimating AI's potential
- •Frustrated with market undervaluing SoftBank relative to its assets
- •Plans to lead company into 70s pursuing artificial super intelligence
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