Why Won’t Europe Build AI Data Centers in Iceland?
Summary
The article analyzes Europe’s push to expand AI data center capacity under the EU Tech Sovereignty package, arguing it hinges on energy and permitting infrastructure more than technology. It highlights Iceland as an ideal, cost-effective cooling and power source but notes Europe’s progress is hampered by regulatory delays and transmission challenges. The piece also contrasts EU funding with private investment in France, and concludes Europe’s bottleneck is political will and infrastructure, not capability.