SoftBank Invests in AI Startup Perplexity at $3 Billion Valuation

Masayoshi Son's Vision Fund 2 commits up to $20 million to bolster its AI portfolio

The investment is part of a larger $250 million funding round for Perplexity AI.
Perplexity AI aims to compete with Google's search capabilities using advanced AI.
SoftBank's move follows a series of setbacks and a missed opportunity with Nvidia shares.
Perplexity AI provides instant answers with sources and citations, differentiating itself from traditional search engines.
This investment aligns with Son's ambitious vision for the future of AI, including 'artificial superintelligence.'