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The EU is increasingly directing attention and funds into building AI infrastructure through the announced AI (Giga)Factories as alternatives to hyperscalers and leading means to strengthen its digital sovereignty. This event will explore the critical questions that these AI infrastructures raise regarding their governance, environmental burden, and overall impact. 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