SoftBank pledges up to €75B to build Europe’s largest AI facility in France
SoftBank has announced plans to invest up to €75 billion in building Europe's largest AI facility in France. The project, which could reshape the AI infrastructure landscape, is still in the discussion phase with French President Emmanuel Macron. A formal announcement is expected soon, potentially at the upcoming Choose France Summit.
- ▪SoftBank's investment could reach €90 billion, making it a significant commitment to AI infrastructure in Europe.
- ▪Discussions between Masayoshi Son and Emmanuel Macron began on May 11, with the project potentially including semiconductor fabrication capabilities.
- ▪France's nuclear-powered electricity grid offers advantages for energy-intensive data centers.
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