Link: SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son says AGI will arrive ‘much earlier’ than he thought

SoftBank is investing heavily in AI through a $500 billion project dubbed Project Stargate, aiming to enhance American AI infrastructure for OpenAI.

Additionally, they are launching a joint venture with OpenAI in Japan, named SB OpenAI Japan, which will focus on distributing their new AI system, "Cristal intelligence," across major Japanese companies.

SoftBank plans to integrate "Cristal intelligence" within its own subsidiaries, potentially automating over 100 million workflows at SoftBank Corp. and driving innovation at Arm.

Masayoshi Son, SoftBank's CEO, suggests that the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI) may arrive sooner than expected, possibly influenced by shifting definitions of AGI.

The intent behind these investments is to use AI agents to automate routine tasks, thereby enhancing productivity and creating new business opportunities.

Son’s optimistic predictions and the strategic investments in AI could transform enterprise operations, making everyday tasks more efficient through automation. #

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