SoftBank Cashes Out Nvidia Shares Amid AI Boom—Is America Losing Its Edge?

In a move that should give pause to American policymakers and industry watchers alike, Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp. announced it has sold its entire stake in NVIDIA Corp. for a hefty $5.83 billion. This transaction, completed in October, comes at a time when NVIDIA stands as a pillar of the artificial intelligence revolution—a sector critical not just for corporate profits but for national security and economic sovereignty. Why Does SoftBank’s Exit Matter to America? The rapid growth of AI technologies shapes the future battlefield of global influence and power. While SoftBank celebrates nearly tripled profits in its latest fiscal half,...