SoftBank Bets Up to €75 Billion on France in Massive AI Data Center Push
The post SoftBank Bets Up to €75 Billion on France in Massive AI Data Center Push appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. SoftBank is going to invest a massive amount of money to construct data centers in France. SoftBank Group is making a huge move in AI infrastructure in Europe, with plans to develop and operate a whopping 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity in France. The investment, which could reach up to 75 billion euros, is intended to meet surging demand for high-performance computing and position the country as a major European hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to an official release, the first phase of the project will include an initial €45 billion investment. It should deliver 3.1 GW of AI data center capacity in the Hauts-de-France region by the year 2031. The facilities are planned for Bosquel, Bouchain, and Dunkirk, with SoftBank also eyeing additional sites across the country. The announcement was made at the Choose France summit, hosted by Pre