SoftBank Wants to Spend Money on AI in France

May 11, 2026, 12:37
EuropeFinance

Introduction

Masayoshi Son is the boss of SoftBank. He wants to put a lot of money into AI in France.

Main Body

SoftBank may spend 100 billion dollars. They want to build big computer centers for AI in France. Mr. Son talked to President Emmanuel Macron about this plan. SoftBank already spends a lot of money on AI. They gave 30 billion dollars to a company called OpenAI. They also help build a big AI network in the USA. SoftBank also buys other tech companies. They buy companies that make robots and internet tools. The plan for France is not finished yet.

Conclusion

SoftBank is thinking about this big project. They are still deciding the final details.

Learning

💸 Action Words for Money

In this story, the writer uses three different ways to talk about spending money. For an A2 student, knowing these is the key to talking about business.

1. Spend →\rightarrow To use money to buy something. *Example: "SoftBank may spend 100 billion dollars."

2. Put money into →\rightarrow This is a phrasal expression. It means to invest (give money to a project to make more money later). *Example: "He wants to put a lot of money into AI."

3. Give →\rightarrow To provide money to someone else. *Example: "They gave 30 billion dollars to a company."

💡 Quick Tip: The 'Big' Pattern Notice how the text uses "big" to describe everything:

  • Big computer centers
  • Big AI network
  • Big project

If you don't know a complex word like "massive" or "enormous," just use Big + Noun. It is perfectly okay for A2 English!

Vocabulary Learning

money
a unit of currency used for buying and selling things
Example:I need more money to buy groceries.
big
of great size or extent
Example:The elephant is a big animal.
computer
a machine that can store, retrieve, and process data
Example:My computer is very fast.
centers
large buildings where many people work or where many activities happen
Example:The city has many centers for shopping.
plan
a set of actions decided before doing something
Example:We made a plan for the weekend.
company
a business that makes or sells something
Example:I work for a small company.
build
to make something by putting parts together
Example:They will build a new bridge.
help
to give assistance or support
Example:Can you help me with this homework?
project
a planned activity that has a goal and takes time
Example:The school project is due tomorrow.
deciding
choosing or making a decision about something
Example:She is deciding which dress to wear.
final
last or final part of something
Example:This is the final chapter of the book.
details
small parts or facts that make up a whole
Example:Please give me the details of the meeting.