Greece has been chosen to establish one of the EU’s first AI factories, a milestone announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Part of an initiative by the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking, Greece is among seven countries selected to set up these AI factories.
According to tovima.com, the goal is to lay the groundwork for an ecosystem that trains advanced AI models and develops AI-driven solutions.
“Our goal is for the Greek AI factory to become a hub of research and knowledge for the wider geographical region, positioning Greece as a technological center,” Mitsotakis said.
Named “Pharos,” the Greek AI factory will integrate with the Daedalus supercomputer, currently being deployed in Greece. Pharos will focus on applying AI technologies in health, environmental sustainability, culture, and language.
Mitsotakis hailed this development as “a significant national achievement” that places Greece at the forefront of European technological innovation, opening new opportunities for researchers, businesses, and the public sector.
The EU and national funds will contribute €1.5 billion toward the first AI factories, which will double EuroHPC’s computing capacity by 2025-2026. Alongside Greece, AI factories will be established in Barcelona, Bologna, Kajaani, Bissen, Linköping, and Stuttgart.
Earlier this week, Greece also introduced the AI4edu program to integrate AI into schools, co-funded by the EU. Other EU countries can submit proposals to join the AI factory initiative by February 1, 2025.
Source: tovima.com
