Malaysia says SoftBank's founder will put $50 billion into its AI.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Saturday that Masayoshi Son plans $50 billion of investment in Malaysia. On a video call, Son named two regions for AI and data centre projects. SoftBank has not confirmed the plan, and no timeline has been given.
Why it mattersMalaysia is becoming a hub for the data centres behind chatbots, with about $94 billion invested since 2021. A pledge announced by a prime minister is not a signed deal, so watch for SoftBank's own confirmation.
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