
Tech giant's largest single investment in Europe targets growing demand for data centers amid AI boom.
Google has announced a 13 billion euro ($15.1 billion) investment in AI infrastructure in Finland, representing the company's largest single European investment to date, driven by the country's available land and power resources.
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Finland has become a strategic location for data centers due to accessible land and power resources.
Google on Wednesday said it would invest 13 billion euros ($15.1 billion) into AI infrastructure in Finland, marking the tech giant's largest single investment in Europe.
Finland has emerged as a key location for data centers amid the AI boom, with hyperscalers and developers eyeing its available land and power, which is in short supply throughout most of Europe.

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Google has announced a 13 billion euro investment in AI infrastructure in Finland, marking its largest single investment in Europe. The tech giant also signed a 22-year power purchase agreement with Fortum to support its expansion.

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