ASML Holding(US:ASML) Benzinga·2026-02-11 12:49Core Insights - Mistral AI has announced a €1.2 billion ($1.43 billion) investment in collaboration with EcoDataCenter to enhance Sweden's digital infrastructure [1] - This investment represents Mistral AI's first AI infrastructure project outside of France, aimed at establishing an AI-centric data center in Borlänge, Sweden [2][3] - The facility is expected to commence operations in 2027 and will facilitate the development and deployment of Mistral's next-generation AI models [3] Company and Industry Developments - The partnership will focus on creating AI-specialized data centers, advanced computing capacity, and localized AI capabilities [2] - Mistral's CEO emphasized that this investment is a significant step towards building independent AI capabilities in Europe [3] - The initiative aligns with Europe's broader strategy to enhance its technological infrastructure to compete with U.S. tech giants amid increasing geopolitical tensions [3]