On Monday, Amazon announced that it would establish more than 3,000 permanent jobs in France. Additionally, the company declared it would invest over 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in the country’s activities.
On Sunday, the French presidency announced that as part of the nation’s yearly “Choose France” event, Amazon, GSK, Accenture, and other businesses will unveil investments worth billions of dollars. The event is set to begin on Monday.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced that it would invest in expanding logistical infrastructure in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Additionally, it will enhance cloud infrastructure in the Paris area to serve France’s burgeoning generative AI market.
The growing popularity of GenAI has fueled the need for cloud services. Additionally, France, home to successful businesses like Mistral and Poolside, has emerged as a leader in AI. Businesses like Google and Meta have established AI research facilities in the nation.
Amazon employs over 22,000 permanent workers in its cloud and online retail divisions. Additionally, the company has invested over 20 billion euros in its French operations since 2010.
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