According to Bloomberg, SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is working on a $1 trillion artificial intelligence and robotics hub in Arizona. Sources familiar with the matter reveal that the initiative involves Taiwan’s TSMC and has gained support from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s team.
The ambitious project aims to strengthen U.S. dominance in next-generation technology and semiconductor manufacturing. If realized, it could position the U.S. as a global leader in AI infrastructure, leveraging TSMC’s advanced chipmaking capabilities and SoftBank’s AI investments.
Neither SoftBank nor TSMC has officially confirmed the plan, and details regarding funding and timelines remain undisclosed. However, the collaboration signals a potential shift in global AI and semiconductor supply chains, with geopolitical implications given TSMC’s role in chip production.