In close cooperation with eco and the AI Federal Association, LEAM is launching one of the most ambitious innovation projects for digital structural change and European AI sovereignty in the Rhineland mining region today.

Why do we actually develop AI? By the end of yesterday’s German “KI Future Tech Summit”, hosted by eco – Association of the Internet Industry and Microsoft Berlin, no one was still asking this question.

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With AI Gigafactories, the EU aims to catch up in AI development. At least one of the planned super data centres is supposed to be built in Germany — according to the federal government's goal. eco supports this initiative but warns of a bureaucratic obstacle hurdle.  

From the perspective of eco Association, the recent court decision brings important clarity to a central debate concerning the use of personal data in the context of AI training. At the same time, the association emphasises that uniform European regulations remain essential to enable innovation in Europe.

Since March 2025, Ioannis Lalissidis has been part of the five-member Advisory Board of the eco Mobility Competence Group (CG). In this interview, he introduces himself and his goals.

The eco Mobility Competence Group is pleased to welcome its new Advisory Board Member, Dr. Julian Weber. As Senior Consultant for In-car Data, Cybersecurity & AI at the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), he aims to expand the potential of smart mobility, protect it against risks and work with the industry to make it fit for the future – together with key stakeholders.

The link between high performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important. Training large AI models in particular requires immense computing capacities, which are provided by high-performance supercomputers. At the online seminar of the eco initiative ‘AI in Practice’ on 13...

MISSION KI strengthens Germany’s digital competitiveness through better data utilisation, trustworthy AI standards and the promotion of innovative AI solutions. In an interview, Simon Boffen shares insights into its goals and actions.

The development of powerful large language models (LLMs) places high demands on computing capacity and energy efficiency. While leading global technology companies rely on their own supercomputers and specialised data centres, Europe must expand its strategic capacities in High-Performance Computing (HPC) in order to keep up with global competition.

At the AI Action Summit 2025 in Paris, global stakeholders from business and politics gathered to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. eco Managing Director Andreas Weiss assesses Europe’s role in this dynamic, between innovation and regulation.

From 2 February 2025, the AI Act will prohibit manipulation by AI, social scoring and remote biometric identification in real time – a decisive step for ethics and consumer protection. The EU is thus sending a clear signal in favour of a uniform legal framework based on ethics, diversity and data security. However, the...

The global race for dominance in artificial intelligence is in full swing, and Europe, along with Germany, must act decisively to remain competitive. A robust data centre infrastructure is crucial for Europe’s independence and strategic ability to act.

AI is not a cure – using it merely for trend reasons can quickly drain resources. What is needed are concrete, solution-orientated applications that can solve real business problems.

AI and quantum computing require robust data centre infrastructure, stated eco Chair of the Board Oliver Süme at the start of the 2024 Digital Summit.

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A recent representative survey by eco Association, with around 2,500 citizens surveyed by the market and opinion research institute Civey, shows that the German population is still very sceptical about the use of artificial intelligence in schools.

We spoke to Prof. Dr Verena Nitsch about what companies need to consider when introducing AI tools. She teaches and conducts research at the Institute of Ergonomics at RWTH Aachen University and heads the Ergonomic Competence Center AKzentE4.0.

The use of artificial intelligence is still in its infancy at many German companies, as a representative survey of 543 corporate decision-makers conducted by YouGov2 on behalf of eco – Association of the Internet Industry shows. One trend is clear: the fewer employees a company has, the less artificial intelligence is used.

What significance does artificial intelligence have for the competitiveness of Germany as a digital centre? How must the regulatory framework be designed so as not to slow down innovation, but to focus on opportunities

Pioneering companies in Germany are developing and implementing innovative solutions based on artificial intelligence in close collaboration with technology groups. However, the use of artificial intelligence is still in its infancy among German companies, as highlighted by a representative survey of 543 corporate decision-makers conducted by YouGov2 on behalf of eco – Association of the Internet Industry shows.

How does artificial intelligence (AI) improve energy efficiency in data centres and also support the upcoming ESG reporting? Matthew Farnell, Global Sales and Marketing Director at EkkoSense, will talk about this at the Data Center Expert Summit on 4 June. His German colleague Artur Faust, Sales Manager DACH, answers our questions in this interview.

Explore strategies for creating secure, collaborative digital environments that prioritize trust – the cornerstone of all human connections – in the May issue of dotmagazine.

Today, the EU Member States are set to finalise the AI Act. With this law, the European Union has become the first international entity to create a comprehensive set of rules for the regulation of AI. Its key to success entails harmonised interpretation and implementation.

AI is THE technology trend of 2024 – that’s the consensus among IT decision-makers in Germany. Earlier this year, a representative survey commissioned by eco – Association of the Internet Industry revealed that almost three-quarters of respondents (73.6 per cent) see AI as the most important driver of digital innovation. It is clear that AI, quantum computing and other digital technological innovations will fundamentally change our world in all areas over the next decade.

52% of Germans believe AI can improve working conditions. One in four (23.7%) see no benefits for working conditions as a result of AI.

Around one in two companies (51 per cent) are already using artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent survey by market and opinion research institute Civey.

As the final AI Act vote takes place in the EU Parliament, eco emphasises the need for a uniform interpretation and application of the law.

AI can contribute to more equal opportunities in application and promotion processes Skilled women in particular to benefit from new jobs created by AI Around one in three women (30%) are still sceptical and believe that the use of artificial intelligence will reduce their career opportunities Artificial Intelligence...

People in Germany are only willing to provide their data anonymously for the training of artificial intelligence to a limited extent. This is shown by a recent survey conducted by the market and opinion research institute Civey on behalf of the eco Association. “The German federal government and industry must create a trustworthy data ecosystem in order to maintain the future viability of Germany’s digital location,” says eco Chair Oliver Süme.