Germany news: Berlin hosts digital summit with AI focus
A government-run conference is to look at the uses and dangers of artificial intelligence. This comes as the German and UK defense ministers will discuss expanding AI's role in military cooperation. DW has more.
A two-day summit in Berlin focused on enhancing Germany's digital infrastructure, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence, kicked off on Monday morning. The conference, which will see over 1,000 guests including digital ministers from Europe and Canada, is led by Minister for Digital Affairs Karsten Wildberger.
The summit, now in its 19th year since its inception in 2006, has been put on hold in 2021 due to Germany's election year. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to address the attendees in the afternoon and meet a humanoid robot from Neura Robotics. This company specializes in developing robots capable of seeing, hearing, and feeling, with potential applications in both industries and households.
Additionally, the summit will feature discussions on enhancing German-British military cooperation between Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and his UK counterpart Wes Streeting. With gas storage levels at a historically low point at the start of the heating season, the summit also comes at a time when energy concerns are at the forefront.
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