Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son.
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- Masayoshi Son's bet on AI seems to be paying off.
- The Japanese billionaire's conglomerate posted a $1.5 billion profit for its latest quarter.
- The gains come off the back of its big bet on chip firm ARM, which is targeting AI opportunities.
Masayoshi Son once branded those dismissive of artificial intelligence as a bunch of "goldfish." Stuck in a bowl, they'd watch on as the world around them would find new freedoms thanks to the technology.