Berlin unveils blueprint to catch up on AI
Germany should become a “sovereign AI nation” by 2030, according to a plan set to be released Monday.
Berlin has revealed its ambitious plan to catch up in the global AI race, with a goal of becoming a "sovereign AI nation" by 2030. The government's AI task force has drafted a report, which will be unveiled on Monday, outlining 18 measures to achieve this objective. Germany aims to secure access to leading AI models and strengthen European alternatives, particularly through collaborations with France and Canada.
The blueprint emphasizes the development of specialized, "industrial AI" models that can boost productivity and optimize production systems. The German government plans to act as a "strategic anchor customer," leveraging public contracts and pilot projects to help European AI providers enter the market. To achieve its goals, the government aims to increase AI adoption among large companies, small and medium-sized businesses, and federal agencies by 2030.
Additionally, the country plans to expand its AI data center capacity by 300% compared to 2025. However, the report lacks key details, including information on financing.
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