SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son warned at an event in Kyoto that superintelligence could become “super dangerous” if it falls into the wrong hands.
Son called for international trust and collaboration to harness AI’s capabilities while managing its risks. He said the technology’s exponential growth makes it imperative for countries to work together to control potential dangers.
The warning marks a rare note of caution from one of AI’s strongest proponents. Son has directed SoftBank to invest tens of billions of dollars in AI, including a significant stake in OpenAI. He has consistently highlighted the technology’s potential to generate returns and benefit humanity.