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Core Viewpoint - SoftBank's founder Masayoshi Son expressed that the decision to sell all Nvidia shares was driven by the need to raise funds for AI investments, particularly in OpenAI, rather than a belief in an AI investment bubble [2][4]. Group 1: Sale of Nvidia Shares - SoftBank sold its entire stake in Nvidia, amounting to approximately 32.1 million shares, for a total value of about $5.83 billion [6]. - The sale occurred amid rising concerns in the market regarding AI investments, which triggered a chain reaction in the market [5]. - Son stated that he would not have sold Nvidia shares if the company had "unlimited money" for AI investments, indicating a strong desire to retain the investment [2][4]. Group 2: AI Investment Strategy - SoftBank is significantly increasing its AI-related investments, including partnerships for building data centers and acquiring companies like Ampere Computing [4]. - Son countered claims of an AI investment bubble by asserting that AI could generate returns equivalent to 10% of global GDP in the long term, making substantial investments worthwhile [4]. - The company plans to further increase its investment in OpenAI by the end of the year [4]. Group 3: Historical Context and Financial Impact - SoftBank initially invested $4 billion in Nvidia in 2017, acquiring nearly 5% of the company, but sold its shares in 2019, missing out on Nvidia's market value surge from $100 billion to $4 trillion [5]. - The recent sale of Nvidia shares was part of a broader strategy to fund new projects, including data center construction [2][5].