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After investing $65B in OpenAl, Japan's richest man seeks $100B for other AI projects

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What happened

Masayoshi Son seeks to amass $100 billion from Gulf investors for a new fund dedicated to investing in traditional businesses.

This venture aims to target companies that are behind in automation, leveraging AI to improve their operations.

Key facts

  • Masayoshi Son seeks to amass $100 billion from Gulf investors for a new fund dedicated to investing in traditional businesses.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:50:32 UTC.

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