"Europe requires indigenous artificial intelligence systems"
AI whiz, Antonio Kruger, living his childhood dreams as the director of Germany's Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI). He's got a vision for Europe's small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), seeing them benefiting handsomely from integrating AI into their merchandise.
Antonio Kruger, a man ahead of his time, was captivated by Sci-Fi tales of a future world since his school days. "Lem was a bookworm's dream back then, but Asimov was the cult classic," Kruger reminisces. "His robot laws are more vital now than ever." This love for robots and AI has been the cornerstone of Kruger's professional journey.
Serving as the head honcho at the prestigious DFKI, Kruger pushes the boundaries of AI in Germany. He believes Europe can stay competitive in the global AI race against the USA and China. "We've got the brains for it. We know how to cook up those AI recipes," Kruger declares.
The technology's potential has been unlocked, but it's the practical, money-making application where we stand to gain. Kruger firmly believes that the key here is Europe's SME sector. "Our task in Europe will be to empower numerous SMEs to use AI for profit," he elucidates in the latest "So techt Deutschland" broadcast.
Yet, European companies must develop their own AI models, not just relying on English-speaking data. "We need our own European models that reflect our values," Kruger insists. This way, we can keep American influences at bay. "I'm a big advocate of saying, 'let's not just make it German, but chiefly European'".
Kruger recognizes the upper hand American tech giants have when it comes to the scaling and commercialization of AI. "But the real money will be made in the applications," he hints. Here, Europe's SME sector shines, boasting many market leaders in niche domains. Why they should aim for transparent AI models, he discusses in the latest "So techt Deutschland" broadcast.
Read also:
Antonio Kruger, in his role at DFKI, proposes enhancing European SMEs by integrating AI, utilizing Germany's research facilities in artificial intelligence. To maintain competitiveness in the global AI market, Kruger advocates for the development of indigenous AI models in Europe, avoiding over-reliance on English-speaking data and American influences.
