AI's 10 major predictions for year-end 2026: ChatGPT names SoftBank Group as No. 1 in Japan by market capitalization

Nikkei conducted a forecast of major AI models' predictions for year-end 2026, and ChatGPT was reportedly said to have named SoftBank Group as the company with the highest market capitalization in Japan.

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Nikkei conducted a survey forecasting the domestic market capitalizations at year-end 2026 of ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, three major US AI models.

The forecast indicated that ChatGPT expects SoftBank Group to rank first in Japan's market.

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The results will be verified at year-end 2026, with further reports to come.

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Target models3 models: ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude

Survey organizerNikkei's forecast using major AI models

ConclusionChatGPT is forecast to rank first in Japan

CompanySoftBank Group

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