On October 10, 2025, individuals with inside knowledge of the situation revealed that Japan's SoftBank Group is currently engaged in discussions with multiple international banks. The group intends to borrow a staggering $5 billion, with shares of its chip - making subsidiary, Arm, serving as collateral to guarantee the loan.

The primary objective behind this move is to strengthen SoftBank's financial cushion and expedite its strategic positioning within the AI industry. The majority of the funds raised through this loan are specifically designated for making further investments in OpenAI over the course of this year.