Thursday, April 10th 2025
European Union Launches "AI Gigafactory" Initiative: Five Facilities with 100,000 AI Accelerators Each
Today, the European Commission unveiled its AI Continent Action Plan, establishing a framework to enhance the EU's artificial intelligence computing infrastructure. The plan centers on developing five "AI Gigafactories," each housing approximately 100,000 specialized AI accelerator chips, quadrupling the training throughput capacity of current infrastructure projects. The €20 billion commitment from the EU's InvestAI fund will finance data center construction and semiconductor procurement, supplementing the €10 billion allocated to thirteen smaller AI factories scheduled to become operational by 2026. Site selection remains pending, though Germany's incoming administration under Chancellor designate Friedrich Merz intends to secure a facility within German territory. The Action Plan addresses data infrastructure through Data Labs tasked with standardizing datasets from research institutions and industry partners.
An upcoming Data Union Strategy will establish protocols for cross-border information sharing, creating a unified market for AI-ready data resources across member states. With only 13.5 percent of EU enterprises currently using AI in production environments, the Commission will implement an "Apply AI" initiative focusing on deployment in strategic sectors. This program will utilize European Digital Innovation Hubs to provide implementation support. For talent development, the plan includes fellowship programs, visa pathways for specialized non-EU professionals, and an AI Skills Academy offering training in generative models and machine learning operations. An AI Act Service Desk will provide technical guidance on regulatory compliance. The AI arms race is currently being fought on the front between the US and China, where AI labs are acquiring more accelerators and outputting better models almost weekly. In the EU, the goal is to have AI development on par with the two superpowers, leading to more competition and advancements.
An upcoming Data Union Strategy will establish protocols for cross-border information sharing, creating a unified market for AI-ready data resources across member states. With only 13.5 percent of EU enterprises currently using AI in production environments, the Commission will implement an "Apply AI" initiative focusing on deployment in strategic sectors. This program will utilize European Digital Innovation Hubs to provide implementation support. For talent development, the plan includes fellowship programs, visa pathways for specialized non-EU professionals, and an AI Skills Academy offering training in generative models and machine learning operations. An AI Act Service Desk will provide technical guidance on regulatory compliance. The AI arms race is currently being fought on the front between the US and China, where AI labs are acquiring more accelerators and outputting better models almost weekly. In the EU, the goal is to have AI development on par with the two superpowers, leading to more competition and advancements.
30 Comments on European Union Launches "AI Gigafactory" Initiative: Five Facilities with 100,000 AI Accelerators Each
But this has nothing to do with this news.
that's why the UK left, they don't like consumer protection
Other than that, I agree.
I saw that guy that went to jail in handcuffs escorted by 6 policemen for saying his sons school was doing shady stuff. WTF!
By the way, the online space is pretty much treated as an extension of physical reality these days. Abuse is abuse, wherever it happens.
2. Those cameras are mainly speed cameras, and half of them don't even work because local councils don't have money to run them.
The media likes exaggerating things. Don't believe everything you read.There are steps to take in those instances. Crying on social media is not one of them.
You can take your son to another school, contact Citizen's Advice, or even sue. Some solicitors would gladly take the case on a no-win-no-fee basis.
(not that I agree with jailing the guy, I definitely don't, but...)
Speed cameras? you're in denial, they are in every corner in London.
Blaming media, just don't watch the media. I don't, that's not the issue. The issue is the actual problems, not the messenger.
6 policemen for what some guy wrote on social media. That's some dystopian crap. I guess you defending your country, but man come on
You've been around the forum for some time, you know how much of an opinionated fella I am, so trust me, I'm not speaking out of thin air. Private life in the UK is not ideal, but not as hard as you think. :)London is a shithole. If anything, I'd want even more cameras there. :DThe UK has many problems right now. Lack of privacy is just an infinitesimally small slice of the cake.