Recently, the Abu Dhabi-based AI investment fund MGX, Bpifrance (the French national investment bank), AI startup Mistral AI, and tech giant NVIDIA announced a major collaborative initiative to establish Europe's largest artificial intelligence park in the Paris region. The preliminary planning for the project shows that the park’s final installed capacity is expected to reach 1.4 gigawatts, an impressive scale that has generated excitement.

The construction of this new AI park is anticipated to begin in the second half of 2024 and is planned to commence operations by 2028. The project partners not only include MGX, Mistral AI, and NVIDIA but also involve large industrial groups such as Bouygues, Électricité de France (EDF), and the prestigious École Polytechnique. This collaboration not only highlights the strong integration between technology, industry, and academia but also lays a solid foundation for advancing Europe's AI industry.

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The establishment of the park will provide robust support for AI innovation within the region. By integrating various resources, the park will become a hub for AI technology research, experimentation, and application, aiming to attract more startups and research institutions to participate in this innovative ecosystem. It is expected that over the next few years, this park will significantly boost the local economy while potentially creating numerous job opportunities for technical talent.

In addition, the successful implementation of the project will enhance France's position in the global AI competition, setting a good example for other countries. Globally, the rapid development of AI technology has become a focal point for many nations, and the completion of this park will undoubtedly accelerate Europe's layout and development in this field.

As this ambitious project progresses step by step, we have every reason to look forward to greater breakthroughs in AI technology emerging from this new park in the future.