Berlin unveils blueprint to catch up on AI

Berlin's new AI action plan, set for release Monday, targets making Germany a "sovereign AI nation" by 2030, laying out a national blueprint to catch up on artificial intelligence. The strategy comes as Europe's largest economy seeks to reduce dependence on foreign AI providers and strengthen domestic capabilities across computing infrastructure, models, and applications. The plan matters because it signals a coordinated push by the German government to position the country competitively in a field where it has lagged behind the U.S. and China. Key details to watch include funding commitments, timelines for buildout of AI infrastructure, and how the plan aligns with EU-level initiatives.