Macron Unveils Ambitious €109 Billion Private Investment Plan for AI in France
During the international summit on artificial intelligence in Paris on February 9, 2025, Emmanuel Macron revealed an ambitious plan for private investments in the AI sector in France, totaling €109 billion.
According to several sources, the main contributors to these funds are foreign actors. The United Arab Emirates, through the MGX fund, has announced an investment of €50 billion to build an AI campus with a capacity of 1 gigawatt. Additionally, the Canadian fund Brookfield Asset Management will invest €20 billion by 2030, with €15 billion dedicated to data centers.
The United States is also participating with significant investments. Amazon has planned a €6 billion investment in cloud infrastructure in France, while other American companies like Prologis and Digital Reality have announced projects exceeding €5 billion.
These projects reflect a strong international dynamic, with both foreign and national investments. These announcements mark an important step in France's ambition to become a leader in the field of artificial intelligence.