Macron announces €109 billion AI investment to compete with Trump's Stargate initiative

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €109 billion investment in artificial intelligence to compete with US President Donald Trump's Stargate initiative. This investment matches the US commitment and aims to enhance Europe's AI infrastructure. Macron highlighted the involvement of the UAE in creating data centers, alongside American, Canadian, and French companies. He stated that Europe will grow faster in AI development, with a focus on sustainable practices. He emphasized France's commitment to carbon-free energy for data centers, contrasting it with the US approach. Macron noted France's strong nuclear and renewable energy capabilities, ensuring that new data centers will be environmentally friendly.