SoftBank's €75B French AI Data Centers

By Norman Metanza

SoftBank Group is making a colossal commitment to France, investing up to €75 billion to develop 5 GW of AI data center capacity, marking its largest European AI infrastructure project. This ambitious initiative begins with a €45 billion phase to deliver 3.1 GW in the Hauts-de-France region by 2031, aiming to establish France as a leading AI hub and create thousands of high-skilled jobs.

SoftBank Group has announced a significant commitment to develop and operate 5 GW of AI data center capacity in France, representing an investment of up to €75 billion.
This initiative marks SoftBank Group's largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe, as reported by Reuters.
The first phase of the project involves an initial €45 billion investment to deliver 3.1 GW of AI data center capacity in the Hauts-de-France region by 2031.
This development aims to reinforce France's position as a leading European hub for AI infrastructure, with data centers planned for Dunkirk, Bosquel, and Bouchain.
The project is expected to create thousands of high-skilled jobs and support regional research and development, according to Investing.com.

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