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Google to Invest $15 Billion AI Infrastructure in Finland
The project will fund data centres, grid upgrades and clean energy projects, and Google said it could support 7,000 jobs a year.
On Wednesday, Alphabet's Google announced a €13 billion investment in Finnish artificial intelligence infrastructure, calling it the company's single largest investment in Europe.
Finland attracts major technology firms like Microsoft and ByteDance by offering cold climates that lower cooling costs for data centers and abundant low-carbon electricity.
Google plans to fund data centers, electricity grid improvements, and clean energy projects powering services including Gemini, Search, Maps, and YouTube. Alphabet is scaling global investment to between $195 billion and $205 billion.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said the investment was "a clear testament to our strengths," while the project will contribute some $3.6 billion to Finland's gross domestic product and support 7,000 jobs annually once operational.
Google will undertake these projects in 2027 and 2028, establishing digital infrastructure as a foundation for Finnish and broader European digital readiness and AI innovation.