Austria's AI Factory: Turbo for AI innovation and jobs!

Austria's AI Factory: Turbo for AI innovation and jobs!

The AI Factory revolutionizes the Austrian AI ecosystem! Mariana Kühnel, deputy general secretary of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ), emphasizes that approval by the European Commission is a crucial boost for Austria. The AI Factory, which is created in Vienna, will act as a central hub for applied research, technological infrastructure and economic application. "The project will catapult Austria to the top of AI development in Europe," emphasizes Kühnel, referring to a comprehensive networking of companies and talents, supported by a 150 million euro investment by Boehringer Ingelheim. This project not only strengthens the competitiveness of companies, but also promoted the creation of high -quality workplaces. The WKÖ plans to actively promote the transfer of knowledge between research and practice in order to boost innovation and growth. As the WKÖ reported, this is a significant step for Austria's position in the international AI sector.

New Super Computing Center in Stuttgart begins

But the developments are not limited to Austria! In Stuttgart, the AI factory "Hammerhai" is realized, which specializes in powerful AI technologies. This project will implement the Stuttgart (HLRS) maximum performance data center together with partners such as the Leibniz data center and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. According to Federal Research Minister Cem Özdemir, the AI factory opens up completely new opportunities for the development of advanced AI models. The AI factory will not only support research and start-ups, but will also supply industry with innovative solutions. The entire project is financed with 85 million euros by the European Commission and the Federal States of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Lower Saxony to accelerate the development of AI ecosystems. reported by Biologo this step will help Germany to further expand its position as a leading location for AI technologies.