German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a significant reduction in the country’s dependence on artificial intelligence technologies from the United States. Speaking at the Digital Summit, he made technological sovereignty in AI a central issue.
Merz also used the event to highlight what he described as the strengths of his own government’s digital policy. The summit focused on Germany’s position in the rapidly developing AI sector and the need to build greater independence in critical technologies.
Germany’s digital minister urged the country to move quickly. The warning underlined the urgency of reducing reliance on US-based AI, although the available report does not provide further details about specific measures, investments or timelines.
Sources: Golem.de.