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SoftBank in talks for major data center project in France

CEO Masayoshi Son is considering a multibillion-dollar investment in the country as part of SoftBank's broader buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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SoftBank in talks for major data center project in FranceCEO Masayoshi Son is considering a multibillion-dollar investment in the country as part of SoftBank's broader buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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