SoftBank shares, one of the main investors in OpenAI, fell more than 10% in Asia, dragging with them several of the main companies linked to artificial intelligence in global markets. The drop comes at a time when calls from executives of companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI to slow down the development of the technology are increasing.
A billionaire's fortune, whose name is not specified in the article, is estimated to have fallen by about 8 billion dollars due to this market drop. The uncertainty environment created by the technology industry leaders themselves seems to be affecting investor confidence.
This scenario reflects a growing tension between the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the concerns expressed by those at the center of its development. The negative market reaction emerges precisely when top figures from leading companies in the sector publicly advocate for pausing or slowing down progress in this area.
