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SoftBank Considers $100 Billion AI Investment in France

Published Monday, May 11, 2026 · Updated May 12

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SoftBank Group Corp founder Masayoshi Son is reportedly considering a substantial investment of up to $100 billion in France. This potential funding is earmarked for developing AI infrastructure, aligning with a broader trend of large companies investing in data centers for generative AI services.

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  • SoftBank Group Corp founder Masayoshi Son is considering an investment of up to $100 billion in France, specifically for building AI infrastructure.

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    SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son is reportedly considering an investment of up to $100 billion in France, including a significant project to build AI infrastructure. This potential move follows other large investments by companies into data centers for generative AI services.

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