SoftBank Commits €45 Billion to French AI Data Centers
SoftBank plans to invest €45 billion in three large-scale AI data centers in France as part of a broader €93 billion foreign investment push announced at the Choose France summit.
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SoftBank plans to invest €45 billion in three large-scale AI data centers in France as part of a broader €93 billion foreign investment push announced at the Choose France summit.
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