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SoftBank slashes OpenAI margin loan target by 40% to just 6 billion dollars

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Published on 8 May 2026
SoftBank slashes OpenAI margin loan target by 40% to just 6 billion dollars

A big reduction in the bet on OpenAI’s next push

SoftBank has reportedly cut its target for an OpenAI margin loan by 40%, bringing it down to about $6 billion, according to Bloomberg News. The move signals a more cautious approach to funding the next phase of OpenAI-linked initiatives, even as demand for AI investment remains high. Details on the terms and timing are still emerging.

  • SoftBank reportedly cut its OpenAI margin loan target by 40%
  • The new target is around $6 billion, down from a higher plan
  • The decision suggests tighter risk appetite despite ongoing AI momentum
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This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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