SoftBank wants Gulf money to expand AI bet
Summary
SoftBank is seeking up to $100 billion from Gulf investors to fund its AI strategy, while a second security breach occurred at a UK RAF base. The briefing also covers Trump’s pause on strikes against Iran, which has driven oil prices up and forced EasyJet to cut winter flights. Additionally, the show details the online history of the FlyDubai co-pilot who attempted a hijacking and reports on a $141 million lawsuit between crypto firms DWF and BitGo.
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Sponsor: Hard Lessons podcast
Show intro and daily news overview
SoftBank seeks $100B from Gulf for AI
Security breach at RAF base in UK
Trump pauses Iran strikes; EasyJet cuts flights
Fly Dubai hijacker's online history and investigation
DWF vs BitGo: $141M crypto lawsuit
Credits and Next 5 podcast promo
Sponsor: Strategic Alternatives podcast
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