Google to open German centre for ‘AI development’

AFP | Berlin

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Google will open an AI centre in Berlin yesterday, the latest sign of Europe’s deepening reliance on US firms in cutting edge technologies despite the continent’s stated aim to catch up with its rivals.

Germany’s ministry for digital affairs told AFP the centre will bring together cloud computing and data infrastructure, “AI development” operations as well as a space for cooperation between start-ups and research centres.

Europe is struggling to gain ground in the battle for AI dominance with the United States and China, which are pumping vast sums into the field and producing the most advanced models underpinning the technology.

The Google project is part of a 5.5 billion euro ($6.4 billion) investment drive into Europe’s top economy announced by the US tech titan in November, planned to include a new data centre.