On September 19, 2025, sources within the industry disclosed that SoftBank Group is set to lay off close to 20% of its global Vision Fund staff. The move is part of a strategic shift to reallocate resources towards founder Masayoshi Son's ambitious artificial intelligence investment initiatives in the United States. A spokesperson from the Vision Fund has since verified this information. This marks the third round of layoffs for the Vision Fund since 2022, a measure designed to streamline resources and bolster its AI-centric strategy. This strategy encompasses investments in companies like OpenAI and the development of AI infrastructure projects.