NewTimeSpace News:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP. released an announcement on March 2, 2026, disclosing its plan for an additional investment in OpenAI. Pursuant to the announcement,SOFTBANK GROUP CORP. will inject a total of $30 billion into OpenAI in three tranches via its subsidiary SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with $10 billion to be invested in each tranche. The planned closing dates are April 1, July 1 and October 1, 2026 (Japan time) respectively.

It is reported thatSOFTBANK GROUP CORP. has invested a cumulative total of $34.6 billion in OpenAI through SoftBank Vision Fund 2 since September 2024, and this additional investment is intended to further support OpenAI’s sustained development.

Masayoshi Son, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ofSOFTBANK GROUP CORP., stated that artificial intelligence is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace. As an industry leader, OpenAI boasts world-class technologies and an unparalleled global user base, andSOFTBANK GROUP CORP. has unwavering confidence in its continued growth. This additional investment will accelerate OpenAI’s research and development as well as ecosystem expansion, while advancing SoftBank’s own Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) strategy.

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