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SoftBank's Son says AI will need $5 trillion per year by 2040, dismisses bubble talk

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son predicts a $5 trillion annual global requirement for AI by 2040 while rejecting claims of an AI bubble.

By · Published July 16, 2026 at 02:47 UTC · Updated July 16, 2026 at 14:33 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

Masayoshi Son stated that AI would require $5 trillion per year by 2040 and dismissed concerns regarding a bubble. He identified fusion power as key to the future of AI and focused SoftBank's ambitions on compute, cloud, and power.

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The story so far

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son has stated that meeting AI demand will require $5 trillion per year globally by 2040. He has dismissed discussions regarding an AI bubble, describing critics as "spitting upwards." Coverage from Reuters, AP News, and the Financial Times emphasizes Son's financial projections and his rejection of AI skepticism.

Bloomberg reports that Son views fusion power as a critical element for the future of AI, while Fierce Network notes that SoftBank's strategy focuses on power, compute, and cloud. Future developments center on the realization of SoftBank's ambitions regarding cloud and compute infrastructure and the potential role of fusion power in supporting AI.

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The obvious questions

What is the projected annual cost for AI by 2040?

According to Masayoshi Son, AI will need $5 trillion per year globally.

How does Masayoshi Son view AI critics?

Son has dismissed bubble talk and ridiculed critics for "spitting upwards."

What technologies are central to SoftBank's AI ambitions?

SoftBank is focusing on power, compute, cloud, and specifically fusion power.

Topics

SoftBank Masayoshi Son Artificial Intelligence Fusion Power

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