"Google has announced an additional investment of €5 billion to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in Belgium. The investment, spread over two years, includes the expansion of data centers in Saint-Ghislain and the creation of 300 new full-time jobs. With this investment, the American tech giant is focusing primarily on strengthening its Belgian base for cloud computing and artificial intelligence."
"Google has signed new agreements with energy suppliers Eneco, Luminus, and Renner for the development of onshore wind farms. These deals aim to support the electricity grid with clean energy, a crucial component for energy-intensive AI infrastructure. The focus on renewable energy fits in with Google's broader sustainability strategy. AI data centers consume significant amounts of electricity, especially for training and running machine learning models."
Google will allocate an additional €5 billion over two years to expand cloud and AI infrastructure in Belgium, including a significant expansion of the Saint-Ghislain data center and the creation of 300 full-time jobs. The Saint-Ghislain facility, operational since 2010, will be enlarged to meet rising European demand for AI services. Google will fund free AI training for low-skilled workers through non-profit organizations to help Belgians adapt to an AI-driven economy. The company signed agreements with Eneco, Luminus, and Renner to develop onshore wind farms to supply clean energy for energy-intensive AI operations. Prime Minister Bart De Wever welcomed the investment as a confidence signal for digital innovation and the energy transition.
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