Greece Among Seven EU Nations Chosen to Establish Pioneering Artificial Intelligence “Factories”

In a recent social media announcement, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis revealed that Greece has been chosen as one of the seven EU nations to establish the first “AI factories” in Europe, supported by both EU and national funding.

This significant achievement underscores Greece’s commitment to innovation and its aspiration for technological leadership within Europe, according to the Prime Minister. He highlights that the Greek artificial intelligence factory, named ‘Pharos’, will serve as a pivotal initiative in this endeavor.

As part of the flagship projects outlined by the high-level advisory committee on artificial intelligence in the newly released ‘Plan for Greece’s Transition to the Artificial Intelligence Era’, this initiative aims to position Greece as a global hub for AI innovation, Mr. Mitsotakis notes.

He explains that ‘Pharos’ will function as a central hub for AI development, fostering advancements in various sectors such as health, environmental sustainability, and particularly in culture and language—areas that align with Greece’s national AI strategy priorities released recently.

Supported by the supercomputer ‘DAEDALUS’, the ‘Pharos’ factory is designed to provide a comprehensive ecosystem conducive to AI development and implementation. This encompasses enhancing workforce skills, offering advanced computational resources, and delivering guidance on entrepreneurship, ethics, and compliance.

“Our aim is for the Greek artificial intelligence factory to emerge as a key research and knowledge center for the broader region, establishing Greece as a technological leader,” the Prime Minister remarks.

In closing, Mr. Mitsotakis commended the efforts of the Ministry of Digital Governance, EDYTE, and esteemed research and academic institutions including NCSR ‘Demokritos’, the National Technical University of Athens, and the Research Center ‘ATHENA’, as well as the Hyperfund. He described this as a momentous national achievement that positions Greece at the forefront of Europe and paves new avenues for Greek researchers, the public sector, and businesses, all while ensuring that technological advancements maintain a human-centric approach, reflecting Greece’s rich tradition and culture.