Billionaire Masayoshi Son, founder and CEO of Japanese multinational investment company SoftBank Group, is one of the richest people in the world. Considered one of the most powerful investors in the world,

Since 2025, the global tech landscape has remained dominated by two key forces—Donald Trump and artificial intelligence (AI). Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, appears to be strategically positioned and actively maneuvering in response to these dynamics.

Roughly a dozen strategists with ties to the administration spoke to the Washington Examiner about the Trump-Musk dynamic, with opinions splitting into opposing camps.

The country that wins the AI race will likely shape the trajectory of the most transformative technology of our era.