SoftBank announced a landmark investment of up to €75 billion to establish a network of AI computing clusters in France.
The plan allocates an initial €45 billion to construct AI data centers in the Hauts-de-France region over the next five years.
This initiative aims to create Europe's largest AI facility as part of founder Masayoshi Son's global infrastructure strategy.
President Emmanuel Macron promoted France as a technology hub due to its reliable nuclear power grid.
The project follows direct discussions between Son and Macron regarding energy-intensive data center requirements.