US AI Safety Warning Wipes Billions From SoftBank and Kioxia
AI-related stocks, including SoftBank and Kioxia, fell sharply on September 14th after CEOs of leading US AI model developers warned about the need to slow development for safety reasons.
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September 14, 2026 ·
2 min read · Source: ITmedia AI+ · Issue #96
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AI-related stocks, including SoftBank and Kioxia, fell sharply on September 14th after CEOs of leading US AI model developers warned about the need to slow development for safety reasons. SoftBank, an investor in OpenAI, dropped 13.2%, while memory maker Kioxia fell 9.8%, and other semiconductor and AI supply chain companies across Asia also saw declines.
This event highlights the significant market sensitivity in East Asia to pronouncements from US AI leaders, directly impacting major players in the semiconductor and investment sectors. It also brings into focus the ongoing tension between rapid AI development and safety concerns, with national policy implications now overtly discussed.
