Latest AI News: January 1, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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SoftBank Bolsters AI Ambitions with $4 Billion Acquisition of DigitalBridge

December 31, 2025

SoftBank announces a $4 billion acquisition of DigitalBridge, enhancing its AI infrastructure with i...

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SoftBank's $40B Bet on OpenAI: A Game-Changer in AI Funding!

December 31, 2025

In a landmark deal, SoftBank has sealed a $40 billion investment in OpenAI, marking a significant mi...

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SoftBank's Mega $41 Billion Bet: Claiming an 11% Slice of OpenAI for the Future of AI

December 31, 2025

SoftBank Group has made history with a massive $41 billion investment in OpenAI, securing an 11% sta...

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SoftBank's Multibillion-Dollar Boost: OpenAI Surges Ahead with $22.5 Billion Investment!

December 31, 2025

In a landmark move, SoftBank fulfills a massive $22.5 billion commitment to OpenAI, elevating its st...

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SoftBank's $41 Billion Power Move: Secures 11% Stake in OpenAI!

December 31, 2025

SoftBank Group has taken a bold leap into the future, completing a massive $41 billion investment in...

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SoftBank's $4 Billion Leap: Dominating AI Infrastructure with DigitalBridge Acquisition!

December 30, 2025

SoftBank Group makes waves with its $4 billion acquisition of DigitalBridge Group, marking the top A...

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SoftBank and OpenAI Team Up to Propel AI in Japan: Stocks Soar!

December 22, 2025

Japanese stocks surged, fueled by SoftBank's promising talks with OpenAI. This collaboration is spar...

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SoftBank's High-Stakes AI Gamble: Masayoshi Son's $22.5 Billion Bet on OpenAI

December 21, 2025

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is going all in on AI with a massive $22.5 billion commitment to OpenAI, ...

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SoftBank's Son Gets Emotional Over Nvidia Stake Sale and OpenAI Investments

December 7, 2025

In a heartfelt move, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son revealed the emotional difficulty of selling a signi...

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SoftBank Goes All-In on OpenAI: No Rivals Allowed

December 4, 2025

In a bold strategic move, SoftBank chooses to exclusively support OpenAI, snubbing rival AI firms. W...