EU Speeds Up AI Plans, Injects $578M in Six More AI Factories
The European Commission has announced a major step forward in its AI strategy with the creation of six new AI factories across Europe. With this addition, the continent now has 19 such centers spread over 16 EU countries, highlighting Europe’s determination to lead in digital innovation and maintain control over its AI development. The new centers are being established in Poland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Romania, and Spain. Supported by a combined investment of $578 million (€500 million) from the EU and individual governments, the centers will provide researchers, startups, and small businesses with access to supercomputers, specialized…