The European Union has ordered a French state-owned company, Bull AI, to build a high-performance supercomputer in Finland that will be used to expand the EU's AI network.[1208523][1202269] The $387.8 million supercomputer, set to be completed by the end of next year, will be the EU's largest AI-related contract to date.[1208523][1202269] The new supercomputer will be used to develop and train AI models for various EU industries, including healthcare, transportation, and energy.[1208523][1202269] The EU's AI strategy aims to enhance the competitiveness of European industries and promote innovation in the field of artificial intelligence.[1208523][1202269] The project is part of the EU's efforts to strengthen its position in the global AI market and address the growing need for high-performance computing resources.[1208523][1202269]