On October 10, 2025, SoftBank Group is engaged in negotiations with a number of international banks. The group aims to secure a margin loan worth $5 billion, with shares of its chip - design subsidiary, Arm Holdings, serving as collateral.

The proceeds from this loan will be predominantly channeled into further investment in OpenAI within this year. SoftBank's founder, Masayoshi Son, has made it clear on several recent occasions that he intends to pool resources and place a significant bet on the AI (Artificial Intelligence) sector. This financing move is widely regarded as a pivotal step in bringing his strategic vision to life. In the Western business context, making a "bet" on a sector implies a high - stakes investment with the expectation of substantial returns, reflecting Son's strong confidence and ambitious outlook in the AI field.