Son Masayoshi: AI will be 10,000 times smarter than humans; SoftBank has already invested in more than 30 robotics companies

SoftBank founder Son Masayoshi predicts that superintelligence may ultimately become 10,000 times smarter than humans, and says SoftBank will not bet on models alone but will invest across four layers at once: models, chips, AI data centers, and robotics. He disclosed that SoftBank's portfolio already includes more than 30 robotics companies, preparing for Physical AI to enter factories and other scenarios. For developers, once AI enters the physical world, acceptance testing must also cover sensor reliability, action permissions, and safe stopping; passing tests is only the first hurdle.