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SoftBank Group has announced a $6.5 billion acquisition of Ampere Computing, a US-based chip startup focused on artificial intelligence (AI). Founded by a former Intel president, Ampere designs data center CPU chips and plays a key role in SoftBank’s strategy to build a comprehensive AI infrastructure. This acquisition reflects SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son’s continued investment in AI, aiming to integrate chip design, production, energy, robotics, and data into a robust AI ecosystem.