Milan, September 9 (askanews) – Google is targeting Finland to strengthen its AI infrastructure, with what the company calls its largest investment ever in Europe. The American group has announced €13 billion over the next two years for new digital and energy infrastructure, starting with data centers designed to support artificial intelligence models. The plan strengthens a presence established over fifteen years ago.
Google will expand its large Hamina site, where one of its main European hubs is already active, and will open new data centers in other areas of the country. Finland has become an increasingly attractive destination thanks to its cold climate, which helps reduce cooling costs, and a competitive electricity system. "This shows that we in Finland have made the right choices," said Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. "We have invested in one of the best electricity grids in the world and in the entire energy system.
We have trained a highly skilled workforce, and this makes us a country at the forefront of digitalization and artificial intelligence." Google already has seven data centers in Hamina and has invested approximately four and a half billion euros. However, the new expansion will also have a significant impact on consumption: grid operator Fingrid expects electricity demand to increase by 40% in the coming years, also fueling concerns about energy costs and environmental impact.
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