Google, the US tech giant, is planning to establish an AI research hub in Paris. This move aligns with a growing trend among major tech companies to establish teams in European cities, as announced by the French government on Thursday.
Over the past few years, Google has made substantial investments in its engineering facility in Zurich, where it accommodates AI-focused teams from Meta, Apple, and Microsoft.
In a similar vein, Amazon, another significant player in AI research, has teams stationed in various locations in Germany and Britain.
The domain of AI encompasses a wide array of technologies rooted in algorithms and extensive data processing, playing a crucial role in diverse applications, from online advertising to smartphone cameras.
The newly established institute by Google is expected to accommodate a minimum of 300 researchers in the French capital, as per a statement released by France’s finance ministry on Wednesday.
Highlighting this development, the statement emphasized, “The investment by Google in France demonstrates once again how attractive France and Europe are for tech firms, particularly in the artificial intelligence area.”
Paris has been actively striving to position itself as a leading hub for tech companies, with Meta having established an AI research team in the city back in 2015.
AFP