CybersecurityMasayoshi Son warns AI attacks could become a 'Black Ships' moment for JapanSoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son speaks during a launch event for the company's AI-powered cyber security service in Tokyo on June 16. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)TSUBASA SURUGAJune 16, 2026 18:48 JSTTOKYO -- SoftBank Group announced on Tuesday that it will launch a cybersecurity service powered by OpenAI for Japanese enterprises, as it seeks to capitalize on growing demand for defense capabilities using AI.
SoftBank launches OpenAI cybersecurity in Japan as US restricts rival model
Masayoshi Son warns AI attacks could become a 'Black Ships' moment for Japan











