Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's statement on the necessity of creating sovereign AI systems at the national level is starting to resonate in Europe. Huang emphasizes the importance of national control over technologies used for economic development.
Jensen Huang's Message on Sovereign AI
According to Huang, AI should not be controlled by a limited number of global corporations or depend on data from abroad. He believes nations should own the technologies that drive their economies and directly benefit their citizens.
European Initiative and Government Support
During his recent visit to Europe, Huang met with government officials and tech leaders in London, Paris, and Berlin. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced £1 billion investments to increase national computing capacity. In addition, French President Emmanuel Macron at the VivaTech conference noted that AI infrastructure represents 'our fight for sovereignty.'
Nvidia's Projects in Europe and Their Significance
Nvidia is actively implementing its vision by partnering with Deutsche Telekom in Germany to build a cloud AI platform. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz endorsed the project, highlighting its national security importance. In France, Nvidia collaborates with AI startup Mistral to establish a data center using the company's cutting-edge technology.
Huang's call for sovereign AI is gaining support at the highest levels, shaping actual policy and fostering the development of a robust AI infrastructure in Europe.
