New application with the use of artificial intelligence that will concern tourists and will be presented in about a week in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the Minister of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni, stated the Minister of Digital Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou in the context of the Economist’s panel on the topic “In the world of artificial intelligence-New tools, new possibilities’.

He emphasized that Greece is in the middle of the developments stating that “what the prime minister did from the first moment, (s.s. is that) he created a committee of expert scientists from Greece and abroad, in order to advise him to draw this perspective for the next period”. As Mr. Papastergiou pointed out, “they say that to be able to walk the path of artificial intelligence we need data, infrastructure and people. Data exists and is created, infrastructure exists thanks to DAEDALOS, the supercomputer is coming to join the elite of European countries that have infrastructure. And in terms of people, Greece can play a leading role as a significant part of artificial intelligence scientists have graduated from Greek universities or have a special relationship with Greece.”

As the minister characteristically mentioned, “we can bring this huge revolution to Greece’s standards, Greece can be a protagonist”. Regarding digital tools and support for small and medium-sized enterprises, Mr. Papastergiou emphasized that there is support and funding (vouchers) have already been given to businesses in the first round of the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Digital Transformation program, and a new round is opening for individual businesses as well. As he typically said, “he wants cooperation but not to be afraid of challenges, we can succeed”.

For his part, Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Haris Theocharis pointed out that “if artificial intelligence is introduced into the economy, growth can be doubled, for our country up to 180 billion more GDP is estimated until 2035 if we introduce artificial intelligence quickly and without delay into the productive and economic fabric of our country” adding that “the challenge is before us.” Mr. Theoharis spoke of the imperative need to introduce and utilize artificial intelligence tools in the control process as he said “targeting can be improved dramatically, it can be done in a targeted and coordinated way so that AADE can improve efficiency her”. At the same time, he also emphasized the necessity of training to introduce artificial intelligence to small and medium-sized enterprises in order to increase their productivity.

The parliamentary representative, PASOK – Movement for Change, spoke about the opportunities and possibilities that the integration of artificial intelligence tools and services has in the economy and in everyday life. Michalis Katrinis. At the same time, he spoke about the discrepancy between Greek businesses and European ones, as well as the European indicators. “A lot needs to be done to make artificial intelligence a part of everyday life for the largest possible volume of businesses,” he noted, saying that “all of this requires a coherent and comprehensive policy and strategy. Artificial intelligence is not only a huge technological advance but also a social challenge, it must be human-centered, in this new era as a political system, most people must be able to follow this new dynamic and the possibilities that artificial intelligence gives. This is a national bet that must be won.”

Referring to the topic, Juergen Siebel, executive director, European Center for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) emphasized that “we are watching how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing and affecting the labor market”. He even spoke about the need to educate the population as “if these initiatives are implemented, 85% by 2030 must have acquired digital skills. There is a digital skills shortage issue in Europe and we need to address it. In Greece, over 2 million Greeks need to upgrade their digital skills” for this and as he characteristically said “a revolution in education is needed”.

For a revolution brought by Artificial Intelligence Panagiotis Matzapetakis, Head of Retail Business Banking, Eurobank also spoke. “The application in the banking area is in the whole scope of our operation. We, as a bank, aim for the next day with the person leading the bank to the next day”.

Dimitris Tsigos, managing director, StartTech Ventures emphasized the need to be careful with the messianic expectations created by the use of artificial intelligence. “Today information technology has created a tectonic shift that allows any business in any industry in any geographic region with very little capital to be competitive in the global marketplace.” In conclusion, he pointed out that an IT chamber should be created.