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Big Tech's AI ambitions pose a major power test for Europe

Japan's SoftBank announced plans to build 3.1 GW of AI data centers in the northern Hauts-de-France region by 2031. The project is linked to Big Tech's AI ambitions and their energy demands in Europe.

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