Alibaba Cloud opens two data centers in Amsterdam

Alibaba Cloud is set to open two data centers in Amsterdam, as announced by CTO Feifei Li at a tech event. The company will rent space in existing facilities, equipping them with its own technology to serve local clients better. The demand for advanced AI and cloud services in the Netherlands is rising, prompting this expansion. However, details about the specific locations and capacity remain undisclosed. An expert notes that this move reflects a growing need for computing power and AI infrastructure in the Dutch economy, which is primarily service-oriented. He warns that AI could disrupt jobs in the sector, leading to significant changes in the workforce.