SoftBank to spend €75b on Europe’s biggest AI facility in France
SoftBank plans to invest up to €75 billion in France’s largest AI data center network, marking Europe’s biggest AI infrastructure push to compete with the US and China. The move aligns with Emmanuel Macron’s Choose France event, aiming to attract global tech investments.
SoftBank will invest up to €75 billion ($121.6 billion) in a network of AI computing clusters in France, creating Europe’s largest data center project. The initiative aims to help Europe close the AI infrastructure gap with the US and China. The announcement comes under Masayoshi Son’s leadership and coincides with Emmanuel Macron’s annual Choose France event, designed to draw international investors. The project is expected to bolster France’s position as a hub for AI development and innovation. SoftBank’s commitment represents the largest AI-focused investment in Europe outside the US. The funding will support advanced computing capabilities, critical for training large AI models and supporting research. The move aligns with broader efforts to reduce Europe’s reliance on foreign AI infrastructure while fostering local tech growth. Macron’s event, scheduled this week, will highlight France’s efforts to attract major tech investments and partnerships.
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