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SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Has Rare Cautionary Note on AI Safety
Speaking at a tech forum in Kyoto, Masayoshi Son called for global cooperation on AI safeguards, warning that superintelligence could pose a greater threat than conflict between humans if misused. Bloomberg tech editor Mayumi Negishi said the caution marks a notable shift in tone from the longtime technology optimist, though Son remains strongly bullish on AI. He estimates AI machines could account for at least 20% of global GDP—about $46 trillion—by 2040, and suggested investors could see 50-f…
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