Masayoshi Son and Sam Altman Anticipate Continuous Demand and Growth in AI
Masayoshi Son, the founder of SoftBank Group Corp., and Sam Altman, head of OpenAI, acknowledge an ever-growing demand for AI, making it essential to continue expanding computing resources. During a teleconference at SoftBank World, the two leaders expressed that the progress in artificial intelligence will create new job opportunities that have yet to be envisioned, with advancements in robotics facilitating a cycle of self-improvement.
In answer to Son’s query about the diminishing returns of further expansion, Altman stated, “As we reduce the cost of AI, more individuals are inclined to utilize it. Thus, if we cut the cost of AI by 90 percent, the demand could increase by 300 percent or even more. The need for intelligence around the globe appears to be immense.”
The central focus of their dialogue, in front of an audience of Japanese business professionals, revolved around self-replicating innovation.
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Altman introduced the concept of robots that would construct other robots, while Son emphasized AI agents that can independently learn and subsequently create new agents to boost productivity. He aims to implement one billion AI agents within the SoftBank group this year and develop an operating system for them.
In February, Son announced a joint venture between SoftBank’s telecommunications sector and OpenAI, highlighting his dedication to supporting the AI initiatives of the ChatGPT operator. This joint venture will promote an enterprise AI service named Cristal intelligence to various local industries, ranging from automotive to retail.
SoftBank’s affiliated companies are incorporating the tools from the US startup, committing to a $3 billion annual expenditure on these services.
Son's relationship with OpenAI goes beyond just serving enterprise clients; SoftBank announced plans to invest up to $30 billion in the US firm, depending on OpenAI's restructuring of its intricate operational framework.
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Additionally, Son partnered with Altman on the $500 billion Stargate initiative, aimed at constructing data centers and other AI-related infrastructure throughout the United States.