OVHcloud Eyes 2027 for First AI Model Launch

OVHcloud is gearing up to launch its inaugural artificial intelligence model in early 2027. CEO Octave Klaba stated that the company's cloud operations currently have substantial available capacity, with 110 megawatts ready for new clients. This ready capacity positions OVHcloud favorably, allowing for client onboarding without the immediate need for capital-intensive construction, a contrast to rivals facing growing demand.

The company also revealed plans for its OVHai Workspace, a productivity platform that utilizes OVHcloud's internal data to power workplace applications. This platform is slated for a pilot release shortly. The AI model, expected in early 2027, will feature a mixture-of-experts design, employing specialized sub-models for different tasks. OVHcloud has been developing its AI models using Europe's fastest supercomputer, Jupiter, aiming to establish itself as a significant European AI player.

Klaba also voiced concerns regarding Europe's state-backed computing initiatives, criticizing their funding structure for promoting national projects over unified European efforts. He previously described national strategies for EU AI gigafactories as likely to fail due to insufficient public commitment and the small scale of proposed investments.