SoftBank sells stake in Nvidia for $5.8bn as it doubles down on OpenAI bets

The Guardian — Artificial Intelligence•Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 4:44:33 PM

SoftBank's decision to sell its stake in Nvidia for $5.8 billion marks a pivotal shift in its investment strategy, emphasizing a stronger commitment to OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT. This sale, announced alongside SoftBank's quarterly results, has intensified ongoing debates regarding valuations in the artificial intelligence landscape. Following the announcement, Nvidia's shares, along with other tech stocks, experienced a decline, reflecting investor concerns about market dynamics. Notably, SoftBank reported a remarkable second-quarter net profit of 2.5 trillion yen, driven by gains from its OpenAI investments, underscoring the potential of AI technologies. As SoftBank doubles down on OpenAI, the implications for the tech industry and AI valuations will be closely monitored, highlighting the interconnectedness of investment strategies and market performance.

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