- Nvidia named Agile Robots, Avelios Medical, Mirelo and Reflex Aerospace as investment targets within a nearly $10 billion commitment to companies, universities and research institutions across Europe.
- Nvidia did not disclose the size of the planned investments in the four startups.
- The German federal government signed a joint declaration of intent with Nvidia to advance AI models for industrial applications, and Nvidia is expanding its collaboration with the government and its Industry 4.0 Platform.
- Siemens announced new AI solutions developed with Nvidia at its Erlangen factory, stating the technologies could reduce engineering work for production preparation by up to 85%.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz named manufacturing, machinery and automotive as priority sectors for AI integration and urged small and medium-sized businesses to use the data they already hold.
- Jensen Huang visited France the prior week, announcing investments in four French startups and meeting President Emmanuel Macron, and is scheduled to deliver a keynote in Berlin on Wednesday.
Quotes
“Please open your doors for AI to make use of your data,”
“AI can only augment your capability, it will not replace your capability,”