New tech on AI, autonomous systems on the raise rapidly #PhysicalAI #kaileanAI, the cases in Nordic: From quantum technology to AI and biotechnology – now the first projects receive support in its new effort on clusters of excellence. #Sweden's position in the technology landscape of the future. Sweden is making a significant push to strengthen its position in the global technological landscape through Vinnova's investment in excellence clusters, key highlights: - 45 Projects Funded: Vinnova has granted support to 45 projects, with RISE participating in 19 and coordinating 8. - Strategic Technology Areas: The projects focus on six key areas:    - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Systems    - Advanced Digital Technology    - Quantum Technology    - Energy Technology    - Materials and Production Technology    - Biotechnology - Goals:    - Strengthen Sweden's capacity to lead in global technology development    - Create long-term collaborations between academia, business, and the public sector    - Develop world-leading research and innovation environments - Investment: SEK 1.2 billion will be invested over the next four years to develop visions and plans for these excellence clusters. - Timeline: The projects will run for six months, laying the foundation for full-scale clusters of excellence. This initiative aims to position Sweden as a world leader in strategic technology areas by fostering collaboration and innovation. More at #IRAIA [1/2] https://lnkd.in/d3Rn9MaJ IRAIA Research Institutes of ASEAN RISE Research Institutes of Sweden IRAIA Research Institutes of Championship

AI made in Germany – more than just a vision? What we saw this week is “groundbreaking” and “laying the cornerstone” for AI made in Germany – pun intended. The recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI) in Heilbronn underlines a clear ambition: to establish Germany as a leading location for AI development and application – not only in research, but also in industrial practice. This is encouraging at a time when many still question whether Europe can keep pace in the global AI race. The answer, I believe, depends on our willingness to apply the technology and to learn how to scale and benefit from it. In this context, I fully agree with AUCOTEC Board Member Uwe Vogt, who puts up this very relevant question at the upcoming Engineering Summit: ❓ “Is the plant engineering industry sleeping through the AI revolution?” ❗ His answer in short: “No – but it’s still in its early stages, and the potential is already clear.” That statement reflects the broader situation across many industrial sectors. We are not standing still – but we are still learning and the potential is very evident. AI is already used to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support engineers in making better decisions. Yet, the true transformation will come when AI moves from isolated pilots to being a natural part of how we design, operate, and optimize complex systems. To get there, we need a few things. We need the courage to experiment and try new things which includes the willingness to break things. We must work together between research, start-ups and established companies. And we must be consistent and dare to make investments. If initiatives like the IPAI can help create this culture of innovation, Germany has every chance to take a leading role in applied AI. The foundation is there – it’s now a matter of momentum and mindset. 💬 What do you think: is Germany ready to turn its AI ambition into tangible industrial impact? #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #MadeInGermany #DigitalEngineering #Industry40 #FutureOfWork #AI #EngineeringSummit #ES25 #EngineeringBase 

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬? A new paper by Leusin et al. (2025) examined how countries integrate AI into their innovation systems. The authors find that durable AI leadership doesn’t come from chasing global breakthroughs, but from anchoring AI in areas where nations already excel. In other words: to lead in AI, it pays to combine domain excellence with AI capability. For Switzerland this insight offers a clear message. We should focus on integrating AI into the fields where we already have world-class expertise such as life sciences, precision machinery and robotics. This is how a small but highly innovative economy like ours can stay at the forefront of global technological change by breaking in rather than breaking through. Leusin, M. E., Jindra, B., and Hain, D. S. (2025). 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩? 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘐 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴.𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, 1–45.

🤖 Reflections from the CEDA AI Summit in Brisbane A fascinating day at the CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia #AISummit in Brisbane — with standout keynotes from Andrew Charlton MP and Michelle Simmons, CEO of Silicon Quantum Computing. Both shared a compelling message: Australia’s opportunity in AI is enormous — but so is our responsibility. Building world-class digital infrastructure is part of that vision, but so is the energy behind it — literally. As AI models and compute scale up, renewable energy will be key to sustainable innovation. Much of today’s discussion centred on AI governance — and how it can’t be done in isolation. It requires collaboration across public and private sectors, so innovation and trust evolve together. The topic of sovereign AI also came up — what does that really mean? Control, not just location. True #AIsovereignty is about understanding and managing the systems we deploy, not just where they’re hosted. And of course, the conversation turned to what’s next: learning from companies like NVIDIA , where we’re already shifting from Agentic AI to #PhysicalAI — think humanoid robots, embedded intelligence, and embodied autonomy. On the same day, the National AI Centre and Australian Government released its new Guidance for AI Adoption: Foundations and Implementation — complete with supporting tools. Together, these frameworks bring structure to what many are still figuring out: how to innovate safely, responsibly, and at scale. The balance between legislation and innovation came through strongly — we can’t stifle progress, but trust in AI must be non-negotiable. 💬 Keen to hear others’ reflections — what stood out most for you from the Summit? #AIGovernance #AIAdoption #GovTech #PublicSectorInnovation #ResponsibleAI #DigitalTransformation #CEDA #AITrust #SovereignAI #EnergyTransition #AIInfrastructure

This is NOT investment advice, but it’s worth noting that Cathie Wood clearly sees humanoid robots might just become the biggest “embodied AI” opportunity of the decade. ARK Invest has gone big on the theme this year, adding four Chinese tech stocks to its portfolio. Why China? Because in the AI era, China shouldn’t be overlooked. China is moving fast in embodied AI, where intelligence meets the physical world. Backed by strong policy support, local supply chains, and a massive domestic market, China is emerging as one of the most dynamic hubs for humanoid robotics. It’s still early, but the signals are strong and clear and it’s exciting to see how this will unfold. The humanoid era might start sooner than we think. ------------------------ 🤖 Follow Vincent Xiang to stay ahead of China’s AI rise and what it means for EU business leaders and investors. ✉️ Subscribe to my Substack for weekly takes on China’s AI landscape, policy, and market moves: https://lnkd.in/dGwzdDD4

Anthropic invests $50 billion in American AI infrastructure - Anthropic announces a $50 billion investment in American AI infrastructure, building custom data centers in Texas and New York to support advanced workloads. - The project will create around 800 permanent jobs and 2,400 construction roles, with facilities opening throughout 2026. - This initiative aims to bolster American AI leadership and enhance domestic technology infrastructure in line with the AI Action Plan. - CEO Dario Amodei emphasizes that improved infrastructure is crucial for developing capable AI systems that can accelerate scientific discovery. - Anthropic's work focuses on safety, alignment, interpretability, and serving over 300,000 business customers, with large accounts growing sevenfold in a year. - Fluidstack is chosen for its agility and ability to deliver gigawatts of power quickly, essential for supporting rapid AI development. - The investment addresses the rising demand for Anthropic’s AI model Claude from hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. - The company remains committed to cost-effective, capital-efficient growth to maintain research at the frontier and meet expanding global needs. https://lnkd.in/gXDm5nNm

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform our society — from how we produce energy to how we live and move. Yet as AI becomes more widespread, its energy footprint is rapidly increasing. How can we make AI both powerful and sustainable? That’s the focus of Watt Matters in AI, a one-day conference taking place on 26 November (09:00–18:00) at Microstad Eindhoven. This event brings together energy experts, technologists and researchers to explore how new paradigms can make AI vastly more energy-efficient. From innovative hardware and neuromorphic or physics-based computing to policy frameworks and system-level thinking, the day will explore what’s needed to ensure AI supports, rather than strains, our global energy goals. By connecting disciplines and sharing knowledge, we can build an ecosystem that drives real innovation — and powers the next generation of sustainable AI. 🔗 More information & registration: https://wattmattersinai.eu