Saturday, 13 December, 2025
Masayoshi Son's AI Pursuit: SoftBank Eyes Data Center Giant Switch
SoftBank Group is reportedly exploring the acquisition of major data center operator Switch Inc. in a deal potentially valuing the company at $50 billion including debt. Founder Masayoshi Son is aggressively hunting for digital infrastructure deals, viewing data centers as a critical bottleneck in the global AI race. This move, alongside a reported interest in private equity backer DigitalBridge, underscores SoftBank's strategy to dominate the physical hardware that powers AI.
Read full story at Economic Times