Germany spurs AI with state incubator, JEDI network and BMW backing
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailGermany has made its move in the international AI arms race with state support for tech start-ups, a ‘JEDI’ innovation network with France, and backing for its ‘Cyber Valley’ set-up …
France puts industrial transformation at the heart of ambitious 5G roadmap
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailThe industrial internet-of-things (IoT) is at the heart of France’s new 5G roadmap, unveiled late yesterday by the French electronic communications and postal regulatory authority (Arcep). The new plan, presented …
France and UK governments in major AI tie-up, focused on research and innovation
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailThe French and UK governments have signed a five-year accord to work together to improve digital services through state-level collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), data and digital administration. Mounir Mahjoubi …
White House convenes AI summit with US tech leaders, as Europe forges ahead
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailThe White House has convened a meeting today (May 10) of 40 leading tech firms to discuss policy issues related to artificial intelligence (AI), including workforce development, regulatory barriers, and …
Brexit-bound UK follows EU with its own £1bn AI stimulus
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailThe UK government has announced a £1 billion ($1.4bn) joint investment to stimulate the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The deal includes £600 million of additional funding, comprising £300 million …
EC raises Horizon 2020 funds to €1.5bn, calls for extra €20bn AI cash
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailThe European Commission (EC) has increased its Horizon 2020 research and innovation funding to €1.5 billion for the period through to the end of 2020, as it attempts to raise …
South Korea and Germany lead ‘automation index’; US and UK off the pace
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailSouth Korea, Germany and Singapore are best positioned to lead the world for industrial automation, thanks to their approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. These three, along with Japan …
The new tech arms race: a review of national AI strategies
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailFrance’s national AI strategy is only the latest promise in an intensifying political arms race. Enterprise IoT Insights considers the seven most significant national AI strategies to date, including state …
Industry welcomes Macron’s $1.85bn AI initiative as latest in new tech arms race
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailFrench president Emmanuel Macron’s commitment to invest €1.5bn ($1.85bn) in new education and business initiatives around artificial intelligence (AI) was applauded by the telecoms industry, but only as the latest …
