Economic growth through AI infrastructure – how does it work in practice?
Context IW Consult has conducted a comprehensive study on behalf of the Eco Association on the relevance of AI data centres for Germany’s economic development. The result: data centres are the backbone of Germany’s digital transformation. The use of AI generates additional value creation potential of 330 billion euros. Companies that use data centres are […]
We need a change of mindset in politics and business
Context IW Consult has conducted a comprehensive study on behalf of the Eco Association on the relevance of AI data centres for Germany’s economic development. The result: data centres are the backbone of Germany’s digital transformation. The use of AI generates additional value creation potential of 330 billion euros. Companies that use data centres are […]
Jon Atkin: The Power of Data Gravity
Gregor: What components need to be in place to attract AI infrastructure investments in Germany? Jonathan: To support AI infrastructure, we need an energy supply that is both cheap and clean. But beyond energy, we also need a robust power grid. By „grid,“ I mean the infrastructure required to transmit electricity effectively. Additionally, for low-latency […]
Jon Atkin: How FOMO money is shaping Germany’s AI infrastructure
Gregor: How much AI infrastructure do we need in Germany in the future? Jonathan: There is certainly significant demand in Germany for AI infrastructure. However, an open question remains: will this demand be met within Germany, or will it be served from regions where energy is cheaper? A major factor here is Germany’s energy grid […]
The Top7 Levers for a flourishing AI ecosystem in Germany
AI is going to change the world like no technology before. Why am I so confident? AI is bringing a potent mixture of traits on to the table: it mimics the cognitive functions of humans and does so for incredibly low marginal costs. As I have outlined in the last post, this is the pattern […]
Innovative ESG Strategies for Banks: Insights from Our Workshops
ESG criteria are becoming increasingly important in the financial services industry (FSI). Banks and financial institutions are faced with the challenge of efficiently collecting and processing ESG data and using it to fulfil regulatory requirements (such as the EU Taxonomy and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD). To address these requirements, the flagship project „AI-based […]
Germany isn’t prepared for the AI boom
Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence. Many are also doing something with it. Not just the likes of Klarna that claim to have replaced 700 human agents by ChatGPT. The AI boom also reaches our pets (monitoring of health), our kids (education and mentoring) and even insects (pest control). This technology wave is not unique […]
