SoftBank Bets Big on AI: €75 Billion to Build Massive French Data Hub
The post SoftBank Bets Big on AI: €75 Billion to Build Massive French Data Hub appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. SoftBank Group has committed up to €75 billion to develop 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity in France, its largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe. The pledge was announced at the 2026 Choose France summit in Paris, where President Emmanuel Macron secured commitments of tens of billions in foreign investment. SoftBank cited France’s low-carbon grid, industrial land, and engineering talent as primary factors behind its selection. A Phased Buildout Across Hauts-de-France The first phase covers €45 billion to deliver 3.1 GW of capacity across three sites in the Hauts-de-France region by 2031. SoftBank plans to add further locations across France as the program extends toward the full 5 GW target, working with SB Energy and other strategic partners on development. SoftBank Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son framed the move as part of a broader glo