SoftBank Group wants to build a happier future for all through artificial intelligence technologies. The Japanese tech investor has just posted its biggest quarterly profit in two years. That, combined with founder Masayoshi Son’s restraint in making risky investments in recent years, gives Son the cash and credibility to make a big bet on the next AI breakthrough.
软银集团(SoftBank Group)希望通过人工智能(AI)技术为全人类打造更幸福的未来。这家日本科技投资者刚刚报告了两年来最大的季度利润。再加上近年在高风险投资项目上的克制，这使创始人孙正义(Masayoshi Son)拥有现金和可信度，可以对下一个AI突破押下重注。
SoftBank reported net income of ¥1.18tn ($7.7bn) for the latest quarter, higher than expected and a sharp turnaround from a net loss of ¥931bn last year. The Vision Fund reported a gain of ¥373bn thanks to the rising value of investments in China and India.
软银报告在最近一个季度实现1.18万亿日元（合77亿美元）净利润，高于预期，并且标志着该集团一举扭转去年的9310亿日元净亏损。得益于在中国和印度的投资价值不断上升，愿景基金(Vision Fund)报告3730亿日元利润。