SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Has Rare Cautionary Note on AI Safety
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When one of the most aggressive AI capital allocators starts voicing safety worries, it normalizes risk language at the board and LP level. Expect more investors to ask founders for concrete safety, governance, and model-risk plans alongside growth stories — have that narrative and evidence ready.
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