SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son Predicts AI Will Drive 20% of Global GDP by 2040

Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank Group (SFTBY), predicts that artificial intelligence will account for 20% of global GDP by 2040 and require $5 trillion in annual investment. He dismissed concerns about an AI bubble as 'absurd' during his remarks at the SoftBank World 2026 event.

By Manshi Mamtora, CFA, SA News Editor · Seeking Alpha ·

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son Predicts AI Will Drive 20% of Global GDP by 2040

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Topics: Artificial Intelligence Economic Impact Investment Outlook

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