英伟达宣布投资四家德国 AI 初创公司，德国总理呼吁企业拥抱 AI
‘Open your doors for AI’: German chancellor urges businesses to embrace AI as Nvidia announces new investments
英伟达在柏林 Invest in Germany Summit 上宣布投资 Agile Robots、Avelios Medical、Mirelo 和 Reflex Aerospace 四家德国初创公司，但未披露投资金额，这是其对欧洲公司、高校和研究机构近 100 亿美元投资承诺的一部分。德国总理默茨呼吁中小企业开放数据以应用 AI，并点名制造、机械和汽车行业；英伟达还与德国政府签署联合意向声明，推进工业 AI 模型。西门子同日宣布与英伟达合作的新 AI 方案，称可将生产准备中的工程工作量减少最多 85%，AI 生产规划可降低成本最多 20%。
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英伟达在欧洲的这轮投资把资金落到具体德国初创公司，可对照其此前在法国的同类动作看布局节奏。
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Nvidia is increasing its investments in Europe's artificial intelligence sector, unveiling plans to back four German startups as the country pushes to strengthen its position in industrial AI.
The investments are part of the U.S. chipmaker's nearly $10 billion commitment to invest in companies, universities and research institutions across Europe, as announced at the Invest in Germany Summit in Berlin on Monday.
The four startups are Agile Robots, Avelios Medical, Mirelo and Reflex Aerospace. However, Nvidia did not disclose the size of the planned investments.
Agile Robots develops AI-powered robots for manufacturing, logistics and healthcare, while Avelios Medical builds AI-powered hospital management software. Mirelo develops AI models that generate audio for videos, while Reflex Aerospace designs and builds satellites.
The announcement comes as Germany seeks to accelerate AI adoption across its industrial sector, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying the country aims to become a leader in integrating AI into key sectors.
Merz, who described the technology as a major opportunity for the country's economy, named manufacturing, machinery and the automotive industry for integrating AI. He also urged Germany's small- and medium-sized businesses to capitalize on the data they already hold.
"Please open your doors for AI to make use of your data," Merz said. "This is a real secret and a real advantage for Germany to make use of all the data which is already available in our companies."
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang echoed Merz's remarks while highlighting Germany's expertise in manufacturing, mathematics and science, saying that AI would strengthen rather than replace the country's industrial capabilities.
"AI can only augment your capability, it will not replace your capability," Huang said, describing the technology as a new instrument for businesses.
Nvidia is also expanding its collaboration with the German federal government and its "Industry 4.0 Platform," bringing together representatives from government, industry, research and trade associations, to accelerate the adoption of industrial AI. On Monday, the government signed a joint declaration of intent with Nvidia to advance AI models for industrial applications.
Earlier in the day, Siemens had also announced new AI solutions developed with Nvidia at its factory in Erlangen, Germany. Siemens said the technologies could reduce engineering work involved in preparing production by up to 85%, while AI-powered production planning could cut costs by as much as 20%.
Huang had also visited France last week, where he announced investments in four French startups and met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss AI development. The Nvidia boss is scheduled to deliver a keynote address in Berlin on Wednesday. Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.