Masayoshi Son Predicts 1 Trillion AI Entities by 2040, AI to Become the Largest Industry

At SoftBank Group's annual meeting in Tokyo, Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son stated that by 2040, the number of AI entities is expected to reach 1 trillion, with humanoid robots reaching 1 billion. He emphasized that AI will become the largest industry in human history. Son pointed out that AI is projected to contribute approximately 20% of global GDP, and the interaction among 1 trillion AI entities will shift society towards an entity-centric model, altering the global landscape. Regarding the impact of humanoid robots, Son mentioned that these robots can operate 24 hours a day, equivalent to 3 billion human workers, performing tasks faster, more accurately, and with greater detail, thus becoming the core of the workforce. He stressed that expanding data centers is crucial to realizing this vision, with electricity consumption expected to double by 2040, requiring an annual investment of about $5 trillion. Son also stated that the AI revolution should not be limited to Japan and that resources must be concentrated on the United States as the core battlefield.

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