SoftBank in the news

A cyberattack on SoftBank's IDC Frontier cloud service disrupted local government and corporate websites due to ransomware.

IDC Frontier Inc., a SoftBank subsidiary, experienced a ransomware cyberattack that disrupted its cloud service, impacting 495 corporate and municipal customers, including Nissui Corp. and the Ibaraki prefectural government.

SoftBank's Integrated Report 2026 highlights successful previous mid-term plan performance, significant investment in AI infrastructure, and future strategies for AI business growth and financial stability.

SoftBank acquired DigitalBridge for $4bn to bring in outside investors for its massive AI infrastructure ambitions, which include data centers and power projects, as its balance sheet cannot fully fund them.

Masayoshi Son, typically an AI enthusiast, raised concerns about AI safety and called for international collaboration to mitigate risks as AI capabilities rapidly advance.

Masayoshi Son of SoftBank, an OpenAI investor, warned about the dangers of superintelligence without proper control and discussed SoftBank's $64.6 billion investment in OpenAI and the global "Kyoto Vision" AI declaration.

SoftBank Group's CEO Masayoshi Son voiced unusual safety concerns regarding AI's rapid advancement and potential dangers.

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son expressed concerns about AI safety risks, even with the company's substantial investment in OpenAI.

SoftBank Corp. offers Mentari, an AI-powered chat service designed to help teachers identify and support children with mental health concerns by analyzing feedback and providing guidance to educators.

SoftBank Group shares fell after announcing a $10 billion investment in OpenAI through its Vision Fund 2.

SoftBank Group finalized a $30 billion additional investment in OpenAI, increasing its total stake to around 13% with a cumulative investment of $64.6 billion, funded by bonds and repaying a bridge loan.

SoftBank is launching the Kyocera-made 'DIGNO BX4' 5G smartphone for corporate clients, featuring rugged design, field-friendly operations, and robust communication capabilities.

SoftBank successfully demonstrated an aerial communication system using a drone to establish a 4G network from 3,000 meters above Japan, providing up to 20 Mbps download speeds and accelerating disaster infrastructure.

SoftBank celebrates 20 years of its mobile business, detailing its evolution from the Vodafone acquisition and iPhone 3G introduction to overcoming network challenges and pioneering 5G SA and AI-driven next-generation networks.

SoftBank successfully provided communication services from an unmanned aircraft at an altitude of 3,000m over Kochi Prefecture, establishing a 5km communication area for disaster response.

SoftBank's shares declined after its final $10 billion investment in OpenAI, bringing total investment to $64.6 billion and ownership to 13%.

SoftBank Group Corp. acquired DigitalBridge Group, bringing JTOWER under its umbrella and integrating DigitalBridge's financial results into its consolidated statements from September 30, 2026.

SoftBank's stock surged due to investor confidence in its AI investments, particularly OpenAI, despite rising credit risks.

SoftBank Group's stock is performing strongly, driven by high expectations for its 'all-in on AI' strategy and investments in OpenAI, despite credit risk concerns.

SoftBank Group acquired DigitalBridge Group for $3.1 billion, with DigitalBridge continuing to operate independently under CEO Marc Ganzi as a subsidiary.