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Germany excludes Palantir from military AI solution
Germany is stepping up efforts to reduce reliance on U.S. big tech in key military AI and cloud projects, reflecting a push for “sovereign AI” that prioritises data control and national security. A senior German military official voiced opposition to adopting U.S. data analytics firm Palantir for a next-generation secure cloud project, citing concerns about outside involvement in system operations. Germany has narrowed bidders to three European firms, with tests due this summer and a contract expected before year-end.
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Ryu Je-myeong discusses science and technology cooperation with U.S. State Department adviser
South Korea’s Second Vice Minister for Science and ICT Ryu Je-myeong met U.S. State Department adviser Michael Needham on Sunday to discuss bilateral cooperation in science, technology and digital fields, and implementation of items in a joint factsheet. Ryu welcomed the two governments’ agreement to launch a working group under a Korea-U.S. technology prosperity memorandum of understanding and expressed willingness to move quickly, seeking Needham’s support.
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South Korea, U.S. agree to launch technology prosperity working group
South Korea will launch a working group with the United States to pursue strategic cooperation on technologies including artificial intelligence and research security, the science ministry said on Friday. Science and ICT Minister Bae Kyung-hoon met White House science adviser Michael Kratsios and agreed to form the group to implement an October Korea-U.S. technology prosperity memorandum. The group will include officials and experts and will be coordinated by South Korea’s science ministry and the U.S. State Department.
