Europe launches AI one-stop shop with supercomputers for startups
Reuters
Published Jan 24, 2024 08:43AM ET
Updated Jan 24, 2024 09:21AM ET
By Foo Yun Chee
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe's startups will get easier access to artificial intelligence-dedicated supercomputers to help them develop general purpose AI models as part of a new one-stop shop to boost take up of the technology, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
The proposal from the European Union executive followed a deal last month between EU countries and lawmakers on landmark rules for large powerful AI models such as Microsoft-backed ChatGPT and Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL)'s Bard and their use.
The Commission said the one-stop shop, or so-called AI Factories, would assist AI startups and researchers to develop algorithms, test and validate large-scale AI models, and facilitate their access to AI-dedicated supercomputers.
"Today, we announce the launch of AI Factories, bringing together the 'raw materials' for AI: computing power, data, algorithms and talent," EU industry chief Thierry Breton said in a statement.
Europe is in a race with the United States and China to take the lead in the technology, which is used in a swathe of industries and applications.
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