Remember Yandex, Russia's answer to Google? Well, a piece of it has risen from the ashes and is now setting Europe ablaze with its AI ambitions. Meet Nebius, the brainchild of Yandex founder Arkady Volozh, who's on a mission to make Europe an AI powerhouse. AI: The Billion-Dollar Bet The Billion-Dollar Bet Nebius has just announced a staggering $1 billion investment to build out its AI infrastructure across Europe. This includes a brand-new data center in Paris, one of the first in Europe to boast Nvidia's cutting-edge H200 Tensor Core GPUs. With this move, Nebius is not just entering the game, but aiming to dominate it. Why Paris? Why Now? Europe is becoming a hotbed for AI innovation, and Nebius is positioning itself at the epicenter. By choosing Paris, Nebius is tapping into a rich talent pool and gaining access to a thriving tech ecosystem. But there's more to it than just location. The company is betting big on the growing demand for AI-powered solutions acro...