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SoftBank Plans Standalone AI And Robotics Unit With $100B Valuation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 30, 2026

SoftBank Group is preparing to launch a U.S.-based entity focused on artificial intelligence and robotics, according to reports. The unit, referred to as Roze, is expected to develop data center infrastructure and deploy robotics systems to support AI operations. The move aligns with SoftBank’s broader activity in AI infrastructure and related investments.

Strategic Vision And Ambitious Valuation Goals

The initiative is led by Masayoshi Son, Founder and Chief Executive Officer. Reports indicate a potential valuation of up to $100 billion, with a possible public listing under consideration. Timelines and valuation remain subject to market conditions and external factors.

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Portfolio Integration And Investment Synergies

Roze is expected to incorporate selected assets from SoftBank’s portfolio, including infrastructure, land, and energy-related holdings. Integration may also involve ABB Robotics, which focuses on industrial automation and robotics. This structure links existing infrastructure assets with AI-related applications.

Financing Challenges And Long-Term Implications

SoftBank has committed significant capital to AI investments, including funding for companies such as OpenAI. The creation of a separate entity may provide an additional structure for financing and capital allocation related to these investments.

Building U.S. AI Infrastructure

SoftBank’s recent activity shows an increasing focus on U.S.-based projects, particularly in AI infrastructure and data center development. The company is involved in the $500 billion Stargate initiative alongside OpenAI and Oracle, aimed at expanding computing capacity for AI workloads. Additional projects, including developments in Ohio, reflect rising demand for large-scale AI infrastructure.

Conclusion

Market performance provides additional context, with SoftBank shares showing a year-to-date increase of more than 18% despite short-term fluctuations in recent trading sessions. As the Roze entity develops, focus is shifting toward how infrastructure assets and robotics capabilities are combined with AI systems within the new structure.

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OpenAI Brings Unlimited Text Chats To Free ChatGPT Users

by News Editor

August 7, 2026

Unlimited Text Conversations Roll Out

OpenAI is removing limits on text-based conversations for all ChatGPT users, following the platform’s recent milestone of surpassing one billion weekly users.

The update introduces GPT-5.6 Luna as the default model for Free and Go users, replacing GPT-5.5.

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New “Think” Button For More Complex Questions

Alongside unlimited text chats, Free and Go users will gain access to a new “Think” button, allowing them to use additional reasoning power for more complex queries.

OpenAI noted that separate usage limits will continue to apply to file uploads, image generation, voice features and other multimodal tools.

Faster Responses For Paid Subscribers

The update also brings improvements for ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. They will receive access to GPT-5.6 Sol, an upgraded model designed for everyday tasks such as web research, planning, writing, decision-making and answering questions. According to OpenAI, the model delivers shorter, more robust responses.

The company noted that this version is separate from the GPT-5.6 Sol model used in Codex and Work, which remains unchanged. Plus and Pro subscribers will also receive a new thinking slider, allowing them to adjust how much reasoning the model applies before generating an answer, depending on the complexity of the task.

OpenAI Reports Fewer Errors

According to OpenAI’s internal testing, GPT-5.6 Luna produces 62% fewer factual errors than GPT-5.5 Instant, while GPT-5.6 Sol reduces factual errors by 68%.

The updated GPT-5.6 Sol model is available to Plus and Pro users starting today. The remaining features for Free and Go users will roll out throughout the week, with unlimited text chats and the new Think button becoming available next week.