SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has made a $60 billion bet on OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman – a commitment that has some insiders worried.

On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha speaks with Bloomberg’s Min-Jeong Lee about how Son became captivated by Altman and what’s at stake for his reputation – and the company – as the AI race intensifies.

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Read more: SoftBank Founder’s Starstruck Bet on OpenAI Raises Concern

Watch, from Originals: The Troubled Saga of Masa Son's $100 Billion Fund

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has made a $60 billion bet on OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman &ndash; a commitment that has some insiders worried.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha speaks with Bloomberg&rsquo;s Min-Jeong Lee about how Son became captivated by Altman and what&rsquo;s at stake for his reputation &ndash; and the company &ndash; as the AI race intensifies.
We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions/podcasts"> Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer.</a>
Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-05-19/softbank-founder-son-s-devotion-to-openai-s-altman-spooks-some-insiders?srnd=homepage-asia">SoftBank Founder&rsquo;s Starstruck Bet on OpenAI Raises Concern</a>
Watch, from Originals: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffcPg6GHLso">The Troubled Saga of Masa Son's $100 Billion Fund</a>

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SoftBank’s $60 Billion OpenAI Bet Sparks Concerns

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