SoftBank takes key spot as France launches $108B AI push in Europe data centre fight
SoftBank pledges €45 billion for AI data centers in northern France, leading €93 billion in corporate commitments at the Choose France summit. SoftBank plans 3.1 GW capacity by 2031, with a total program up to €75 billion. Ardian and Verne target a €5 billion AI campus in Île-de-France. Brookfield eyes €10 billion, MGX and Bpifrance near €7.5 billion site. Revolut to spend €100 million and add 200 jobs by 2030.