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A colossal terrestrial AI data center contrasted with a small, distant orbital data center, symbolizing differing investment strategies.

Research & Breakthroughs

SoftBank CEO Questions Musk's Orbital Data Center Economics

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son committed up to $500 billion for terrestrial AI data centers.

David Katzman·June 28, 2026

Vast, illuminated data center facility with glowing server racks and intricate cable networks, representing SoftBank's AI investment in France.

Research & Breakthroughs

SoftBank plans up to €75B for French data centers

SoftBank Group is set to pour up to €75 billion into French data centers, aiming to develop an unprecedented 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence capacity, according to Bloomberg and Data Center Dyn

David Katzman·May 31, 2026