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Munich receives billion-dollar AI factory: an innovation milestone!
Deutsche Telekom and Nvidia are investing one billion euros in a secret AI data center in Munich that will go into operation in 2026.
Munich receives billion-dollar AI factory: an innovation milestone!
In a significant step for the German technology industry, Deutsche Telekom and Nvidia have unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art AI data center in Germany. As br.de reports, an impressive investment of one billion euros will flow into the new “Industrial AI Cloud”, which is intended to further transform the technological landscape in Germany. Particular attention is paid to the physical infrastructure that Telekom provides, while Nvidia supplies the innovative chips.
The exact location of the data center remains confidential, but according to media reports it is in Munich's Tucherpark. It is planned to install up to 10,000 high-performance semiconductors, which will greatly increase the capacity of AI services. Telekom boss Timotheus Höttges emphasizes the sensitivity of the data processed and emphasizes the need for secrecy.
The construction and commissioning
The AI data center operates three to four floors underground to ensure the security and protection of sensitive information. Due to the quick approval process in Munich and the exceptional security requirements, the Bavarian capital was chosen. The new infrastructure is scheduled to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2026.
The decision for this location also offers access to renewable energy and qualified specialists, which further supports the project. With regard to employees, it is emphasized that only skilled workers from Germany and Europe should be hired. The importance of AI for industry is also recognized by politicians such as Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger and Technology Minister Dorothee Bär, who are strongly promoting the initiative.
The first customers and the vision for the future
The first customers of the “Industrial AI Cloud” include prominent companies such as Siemens, Agile Roberts and Perplexity. Bavaria's Digital Minister Fabian Mehring describes the project as a “hammer coup” for Bavaria. AI professor Hussam Amrouch emphasizes that building your own AI infrastructure should reduce dependence on the USA or Asia, which is of great importance for Germany's technological sovereignty.
In summary, this project shows how Germany is advancing its ambitions in the field of artificial intelligence and setting the course for an innovative future. The coming months leading up to the opening will be crucial to see how these developments will impact the industrial landscape and technology transformation.