Tag: SoftBank

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is a heavy user of AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT to communicate with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The two discuss AI, with a focus on generative AI's potential to revolutionize the creative industry and benefit society. This demonstrates how even top CEOs use AI tools to enhance collaboration and communication.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visited Japan to deepen partnerships and increase business relationships in the Asian market. His talks with top business leaders, including SoftBank's Masayoshi Son, emphasized OpenAI's commitment to developing intelligent technology for society.

Daiwa Securities Group Inc. allows its 9,000 employees to use an AI chatbot. CEO Seiji Nakata claims it can improve efficiency by helping salespeople offer personalized financial products and traders execute orders more efficiently. The use of chatbot technology is increasingly prevalent in Japan, with SoftBank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Deutsche Bank, and JPMorgan Chase embracing AI. The CEO states that employees will be reassigned to other areas of business if AI replaces some work, stressing that humans are still in charge.

SoftBank Group's AI focus pays off as shares surge 18% on bullish sales forecast by Nvidia Corp. and upgrades by several companies. IPO aims to raise $10bn.

GetYourGuide has secured $194 million in funding to expand into new markets and improve its platform's technology. Despite pandemic losses, bookings are rebounding, with the startup aiming to turn a profit soon.