SoftBank Group has halted talks about an acquisition of U.S. data center operator Switch, a setback to founder Masayoshi Son’s ambition to roll out Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/26/companies/softbank-halted-talks-switch-acquisition/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #softbank #investments #datacenters