SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son Identifies Physical AI and Robotics as Next Trillion-Dollar Opportunity

SoftBank's CEO, Masayoshi Son, has highlighted physical AI and robotics as the next major trillion-dollar opportunity. He emphasized investments in both humanoid and industrial robots with a focus on AI infrastructure. SoftBank recently announced an $87 billion investment plan for AI data centers in France.

By Hugh Leask · CNBC · June 1, 2026, 12:34 UTC

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Topics: AI investment strategy robotics Softbank

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