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SoftBank to Invest $52B in French AI Data Centers

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Business News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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May 30, 2026
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Summary

SoftBank is pouring at least $52 billion into building massive AI data centers across France — the biggest AI infrastructure project in Europe. Led by Masayoshi Son, this bold move aims to boost digital sovereignty, reduce reliance on foreign tech hubs, and position France as a global AI powerhouse, sparking innovation and jobs while reshaping Europe’s tech future. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fd1d7b964d4442f7