The European Commission has announced the launch of AI Factories Antennas in seven member states, including Cyprus.
The member states mentioned in the Commission’s announcement are Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, and Slovakia. Additionally, partner countries such as Iceland, Moldova, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, North Macedonia, and Serbia will host these centres.
According to the Commission’s announcement, these new centres will work closely with existing AI Factories, providing national AI communities with secure remote access to state-of-the-art, AI-optimised supercomputers. Fully integrated into the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking ecosystem, the centres aim to expand access to AI talent, infrastructure, and innovation across Europe.
On 10 October, the Commission also announced a major expansion of Europe’s AI infrastructure, adding six new AI Factories to the existing network, bringing the total to 19 centers across 16 Member States.
During her visit to the Western Balkans, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced today the new centers in Serbia and North Macedonia, giving companies in the region access to Europe’s AI infrastructure.
The announcement is part of the Commission’s AI Continent Action Plan and complements the EU’s investments in future AI Gigafactories—large-scale facilities dedicated to developing and training advanced AI models and systems. It also aligns with the Apply AI Strategy, which aims to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across Europe’s economy and public sector.
(Source: CNA)
