Japanese conglomerate SoftBank announced the launch of its Vision Fund 2 with the help of Apple, Microsoft, Foxconn and several financial institutions. The aim of the private investment fund is to continue the development of AI-based advancements in perspective start-up companies which could one day result in products used by millions of consumers across the world. According to its press release, the Japanese firm is planning to invest north of $38 billion while the combined first-round of funding from its partners is expected to reach $108 billion. Apple, Foxconn, Microsoft as...