Masayoshi Son's AI gamble: SoftBank (SFTBY.US) is exposed plotting to acquire Marvell (MRVL.US), aiming to create the largest chip merger in history.

According to 36Kr APP, it was revealed by insiders that Softbank Group (SFTBY.US) had earlier this year explored the possibility of acquiring American chip maker Marvell Technology (MRVL.US). If the deal goes through, it would be the largest merger and acquisition in the history of the semiconductor industry.