Sweden debates AI gigafactory strategy to avoid raw-material exporter role

Swedish research institute Rise leadership argues in Dagens Industri that Sweden risks becoming a raw-material exporter in the AI economy by hosting energy-intensive AI gigafactories without capturing higher-value activities. The piece draws a parallel to Sweden's historical iron ore exports, framing the current choice as strategic. It signals a domestic policy debate over AI infrastructure investment and value capture, with no concrete policy change yet.