Nvidia pledges funding for four German startups
At a Berlin industry summit, Chancellor Friedrich Merz pressed companies to adopt artificial intelligence.
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What happened
Nvidia said it plans to put money into four startups in Germany. At an industry summit in Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged businesses to embrace AI. The summit was hosted over Monday and Tuesday.
Why it matters
The German Economic Institute says high costs continue to deter companies from investing in Germany. Merz's call targets businesses' adoption of AI.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 1:33 AM ET: The German Economic Institute warned against expecting too much from the Berlin investment summit, citing high costs that deter companies.
- Oct 19, 10:16 PM ET: Nvidia announced planned investments in four German startups, as Merz urged businesses to embrace AI at the summit.
Coverage
- ‘Open your doors for AI’: German chancellor urges businesses to embrace AI as Nvidia announces new investments (CNBC)
- German institute warns against high expectations for investment summit (Yahoo News)
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