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SoftBank Pledges €75 Billion for AI Data Centers in France
SoftBank announced a massive investment of €75 billion to build AI data centers in France, aiming to establish Europe's largest artificial intelligence facility. This significant commitment underscores France's growing role in the global AI infrastructure.
30 May, 18:39 — 31 May, 00:22
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ReutersVery High5h ago
SoftBank to build up AI data centres in France with major investment - Reuters
SoftBank to build up AI data centres in France with major investment Reuters
Read full article →FTVery High6h ago
SoftBank pledges €75bn to build Europe’s biggest AI facility in France
Masayoshi Son places France at the centre of his global AI ambitions
Read full article →le-mondeHigh1h ago
SoftBank to spend $87.5 billion on AI centers in France
The company's founder Masayoshi Son, 68, said he made the decision after meeting French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to Tokyo in April and that France's status as an energy exporter had played a key role. Data centers are huge consumers of energy.
Read full article →channel-news-asiaMostly Factual6h ago
SoftBank to build up AI data centres in France with major investment
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First report: FT · 30 May, 18:39|Full coverage: 8 · 6h|Window: 6h
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