[SoftBank is said to be considering acquiring ALLIED, the largest security company in the United States] On October 17, according to people familiar with the matter, SoftBank Group is considering acquiring Allied Universal, the largest security services company in the United States. Founder Masayoshi Son is exploring the path to implement AI-driven robots in the entire industry. The potential transaction would value Allied Universal's equity at up to $18 billion, and the company would have approximately $12 billion in publicly traded debt. Masayoshi Son regards security services as a high-quality testing ground for robotic technologies developed by his portfolio companies. It is commercially feasible to deploy large-scale robot formations to replace human security personnel.