SoftBank's Arm plans to launch AI chips in 2025

CEO Son seeks to invest $64bn, including in data centers and robotics

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SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son is planning a 10 trillion yen investment blitz in AI chips, robotics, data centers and more. (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki) 

MASAYUKI SHIKATA and AKIRA YAMASHITA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO/LONDON -- SoftBank Group subsidiary Arm will foray into the development of artificial intelligence chips, seeking to launch the first products next year.

The move is part of SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son's 10 trillion yen ($64 billion) push to transform the group into a sprawling AI powerhouse.

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