SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has unveiled plans to invest $100 billion in the United States over the next four years, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence and related infrastructure. The announcement was made during Son’s visit to President-elect Donald Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.
Son, the founder of the Japanese tech-investing giant SoftBank, promised that the investment would generate a minimum of 100,000 jobs across AI and emerging technologies before the end of Trump’s upcoming term. Speaking at the joint announcement, Son expressed confidence in the U.S. economy, stating, “My confidence level to the economy of the United States has tremendously increased with his victory. President Trump is a double down president. I’m going to have to double down.”
This latest pledge echoes a similar commitment made in 2016 after Trump’s first election victory. At that time, SoftBank promised a $50 billion investment aimed at creating 50,000 jobs in the U.S.
Trump praised Son’s renewed commitment, describing the investment as “a monumental demonstration of confidence in America’s future.” He added that it would ensure industries like artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies “are being created and grown right here in the USA.”
SoftBank’s funding is expected to draw from multiple sources within its ecosystem. This includes its flagship Vision Fund, capital projects, and investments tied to Arm Holdings, the semiconductor firm in which SoftBank holds a majority stake. Additionally, previously announced investments, such as SoftBank’s recent $1.5 billion funding in OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, could contribute to the broader initiative.
Son’s ambitious investment plan underscores SoftBank’s strategic focus on AI as a key driver of growth. By emphasizing artificial intelligence and technology infrastructure, the firm aims to position the U.S. as a hub for AI innovation, job creation, and cutting-edge advancements over the next four years.
