Softbank Plans

• SoftBank plans to invest up to €75 billion to develop 5 GW of AI data center capacity in France, with an initial 3.1 GW target by 2031. • A joint venture between SoftBank and Sesterce will specifically develop and operate a 1 GW AI data center campus. • The project is expected to create 400 long-term skilled jobs and includes a €10 million endowment fund to support AI adoption for local businesses and educational institutions.

• SoftBank plans to invest 75 billion euros in France to develop and operate 5 GW of AI data center capacity. • The initiative includes an initial 3.1 GW of facilities in northern France and a partnership with Schneider Electric to build an industrial production cluster in Dunkirk. • This massive investment aims to bolster Europe's AI infrastructure as the region currently struggles to keep pace with the technological advancements of the U.S. and China.

• SoftBank plans to invest up to 75 billion euros in French artificial intelligence infrastructure, marking the Japanese conglomerate's largest AI investment in Europe. • The initiative will focus on delivering data centers in Dunkirk, Bosquel, and Bouchain, with plans to develop further sites across France. • This strategic move aims to strengthen France's position as a primary European hub for next-generation digital infrastructure.