SoftBank completed its promised $40 billion investment commitment to OpenAI, CNBC reported Tuesday (Dec. 30), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...
SoftBank Group and Nvidia are reportedly in talks to participate in a more than $1 billion funding round for Skild AI, a maker of foundation models for robots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
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SoftBank Group plans to acquire ABB’s robotics business for $5.375 billion, saying the move will complement its existing investments in artificial intelligence and robots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
March 21, 2024
Saudi Arabia aims to carve out a leadership role in the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) field with a proposed $40 billion investment fund, as The New York Times reported. The country is one of many global giants in the race to shape the future of AI, including Andreessen Horowitz and Nvidia, with investments in generative […]
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In its latest move to redefine the firm’s relationship to robotics, SoftBank announced that it has halted production on its Pepper robot. It is the firm’s second major move away...
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In today’s top payments news, Mastercard was approved for a bank card clearing business in China, and a judge rejected Uber and Postmates’ request to stop California’s new gig economy law....
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For its three years in operation, Brandless generated no shortage of buzz with its concept of “private label for less” and the idea that the best brand is no brand...
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When SoftBank Group reports its third-quarter earnings results Thursday (Feb. 12), it may reveal whether it is considering increasing its investment in OpenAI, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Feb. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]
December 30, 2025
SoftBank completed its promised $40 billion investment commitment to OpenAI, CNBC reported Tuesday (Dec. 30), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
December 08, 2025
SoftBank Group and Nvidia are reportedly in talks to participate in a more than $1 billion funding round for Skild AI, a maker of foundation models for robots. Get the...
October 14, 2025
Japan’s PayPay’s valuation could reportedly exceed $20 billion as it prepares to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
