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SoftBank shares plunge 13% amid AI safety concerns and OpenAI IPO delay
SoftBank Group shares tumbled as much as 13% on Monday, September 14, 2026, driven by investor concerns over the pace of artificial intelligence development and the company's heavy exposure to the sector.
The sell-off followed calls for a slowdown in AI advancement from industry leaders, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and comments from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Altman indicated that OpenAI would not pursue an initial public offering in 2026 due to safety-related concerns, a move that impacts SoftBank's anticipated liquidity from its massive investment in the firm.
To support its ongoing commitment to OpenAI, which includes a planned $65 billion investment for a 13% stake, SoftBank has secured an upsized $11.87 billion two-year loan involving approximately 20 banks. The conglomerate is also exploring further capital raises, including a potential $10 billion to $20 billion bond sale and a $10 billion margin loan.
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Anthropic · Dario Amodei · Masayoshi Son · OpenAI · Sam Altman · SoftBank Group · SoftBank Group Corp.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The $11.87 billion loan involved commitments from approximately 20 banks. borncity.com · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] SoftBank is considering a potential bond sale of up to $20 billion. borncity.com · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] SoftBank secured an upsized $11.87 billion two-year loan to support its investment in OpenAI. borncity.com · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [DISPUTED] SoftBank plans to invest approximately $65 billion in OpenAI to acquire a roughly 13% stake. valor.globo.com · cryptobriefing.com · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a deceleration in the development of advanced AI models to prioritize safety. www.negocios.com · cryptobriefing.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] SoftBank shares fell as much as 13% on Monday, September 14, 2026. valor.globo.com · www.japantimes.co.jp · cryptobriefing.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] SoftBank plans to repay $25.9 billion of a larger loan by September 15, 2026. borncity.com · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated the company will not pursue an initial public offering in 2026 due to safety concerns. valor.globo.com · www.japantimes.co.jp