SoftBank weighs $30 billion Allied Universal acquisition to bring AI robots into security services
2026-10-17 | USA | hazard | economic
Our take
The robots that would replace the guards are not mature yet. The $30 billion is ready now.
The facts
SoftBank is considering a $30 billion acquisition of Allied Universal, the world's largest private security firm, aiming to introduce AI and robotic technologies into security operations. The plan envisions robots replacing some human security roles, though the technology is not yet mature or widely deployed.