EU’s AI Data Center Plans Stumble Due to Delays, Funding (1)

The European Union’s €20 billion ($23.3 billion) investment plan for five massive artificial intelligence data centers is floundering, with delays and funding issues alienating some potential partners, according to people familiar with the matter.

The EU announced plans to back so-called gigafactories last year to accelerate investment in AI infrastructure from private companies, but a lack of clarity about demand and when the subsidies will be available is threatening to undermine the initiative, the people said, asking not to be identified because the talks are private.

The bidding process was due to start in May and is now expected ...