Masayoshi Son calls himself a staunch follower of AI: He believes AI will far surpass human intelligence

CEO Masayoshi Son said in a message on September 15 that artificial intelligence has the potential to solve some of the world’s most important problems and may surpass human intelligence

Son Zhengyi said in an interview before Arm’s listing on Nasdaq on Thursday: “I think this is the first time that humans have faced beings that are smarter than humans themselves. Humans were once the smartest creatures on earth. And artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence, even far beyond human beings."

Sun Zhengyi said that he is a firm believer in artificial intelligence, adding that Arm is the main beneficiary of the artificial intelligence revolution. He said he has been an enthusiastic supporter of microprocessors, which make various technological advances possible, since he founded SoftBank.

Thursday's Arm initial public offering (IPO) may end nearly two years of There is a sluggish trend for large tech companies to go public. The IPO market has stalled along with technology stocks since early 2022, just as the Federal Reserve has implemented the most dramatic round of credit tightening in 40 years

After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1981, the 66-year-old Masayoshi Son founded SoftBank. After Arm's IPO, SoftBank still controls about 90% of the company. Forbes estimates Son's net worth at more than $24 billion, making him the 69th richest person in the world.

To be sure, artificial intelligence does pose some threats to humans if not handled properly, Son said, comparing the potential misuse of artificial intelligence to the dangers of speeding or drunk driving. But he believes AI can also help solve critical world problems such as disease and help mitigate natural disasters.

Sun Zhengyi said: "In order to protect human beings, society should regulate artificial intelligence. However, the benefits of this technology outweigh the disadvantages. Therefore, I think I am a believer in it. I am optimistic about artificial intelligence, I believe it will solve problems that humans could not solve in the past."

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