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SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son warns of superintelligence risks

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Masayoshi Son, the chief of SoftBank Group and a significant investor in OpenAI, has voiced concerns regarding the potential dangers of superintelligence. Speaking at a forum in Kyoto in October 2026, Son emphasized that advanced AI, if wielded improperly, could pose extreme risks. AI

IMPACT Highlights concerns from a major investor about the potential misuse of advanced AI capabilities.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a prominent figure in the tech industry regarding AI risks.

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SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son warns of superintelligence risks

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · AIZeitgeist ·

    “Superintelligence in the wrong hands can become super dangerous” Masayoshi Son, SoftBank Group chief and major OpenAI investor, warning about AI risks at a for

    “Superintelligence in the wrong hands can become super dangerous” Masayoshi Son, SoftBank Group chief and major OpenAI investor, warning about AI risks at a forum in Kyoto, October 2026. The Japan Times https:// aizeitgeist.tv/m/2026-10-05-su perintelligence-in-the-wrong-hands-ca…

    LINKS aizeitgeist.tv/…/2026-10-05-superintellig…

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