Spend 75bn

• SoftBank has announced plans to invest up to €75 billion to develop artificial intelligence data centers across France. • The first of these facilities are expected to become operational within the next five years. • This massive investment underscores the growing global competition to build the physical infrastructure necessary to support advanced AI processing.

• SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son announced plans to invest €75 billion ($87.5 billion) to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure in France. • The investment will focus on building AI data centers and enhancing the country's technological capabilities to support advanced computing. • This move signals a massive strategic shift for SoftBank as it pivots toward AI-driven growth and strengthens its presence in the European market.