Softbank CEO warns advanced AI could become 'extremely dangerous'

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Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, a prominent AI advocate, warned on Sunday that advanced AI models could become "extremely dangerous" if misused, urging international cooperation to manage the risks. Speaking at an event in Kyoto, Son said humanity no longer has the luxury of fighting among itself, as the threat from superintelligent AI is far greater. His comments stand out given his history as a major AI proponent. Softbank has invested $65 billion in OpenAI, yet Son reaffirmed his optimism, repeating his forecast that AI will contribute at least 20 percent of global GDP by 2040, calling the current moment "just the beginning."


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