Japan PM to Meet OpenAI and SoftBank CEOs Amid AI Investment Talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to meet with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank Group, on Monday, as announced by the Japanese government. The meeting is expected to center on artificial intelligence (AI) developments and investment opportunities.

This comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle will form a joint venture aimed at investing up to $500 billion to develop AI infrastructure. The move highlights the growing global importance of AI, with Japan seeking to bolster its position in the sector by engaging with key players like OpenAI and SoftBank.