A Memorandum of Understanding with Openai, the technological giant of artificial intelligence, was signed today in the Alexandria Innovation Zone in Thessaloniki by the Minister of Development Takis Theodorikakosthe head of the company’s startups for Europe, Laura modianoand the Managing Director of Endeavor Greece, Panagiotis Karambini.

The Minister of Development underlined that “The utilization of artificial intelligence is not a luxury, but a prerequisite for progress and security for the country” And he stressed that “Greece was chosen to be one of the first seven EU countries. which will host AI Factory, which confirms its role as an innovation hub in Southeast Europe. “

He then noted that in the Thessaloniki Has its headquarters in CERTH, “a great research center leading in innovation and in applied research in our country ‘, While referring to Thessaloniki, reiterating his commitment that the Ministry of Development would ensure the resources necessary to complete it: “Despite the difficulties presented, the project will be completed in every way, as it is a unique technology park that will make Thessaloniki a powerful Center for Technological Development for all of Europe.”

As Mr. Theodorikakos pointed out, the cooperation with Openai has strategy character and focuses on two pillars:

  • Education, with pilot programs that enable teachers to exploit artificial intelligence tools in the classroom, in a pedagogical and safe way;
  • The start-ups, with the creation of Greek AI Accelerator in collaboration with Endeavor Greece, which will provide Greek start-ups access to Openai technology, knowledge of international mentors and cooperation and funding networks.

“Today’s initiative opens new opportunities for the younger generation, but also for Greeks abroad who will want to return home. By actions, we make Greece more competitive, more productive and more innovative »noted Mr. Theodorikakos.

And added: “Our collaboration with OpenAi is another step in the country’s new productive model – a model based on innovation, extroversion and reduction of inequalities.”