SAP's 4000-GPU AI Infrastructure in Germany Raises Data Privacy Concerns
SAP is set to establish a powerful AI infrastructure in Germany, boasting 4000 GPUs. This move, however, raises concerns about data privacy and sovereignty, particularly with the use of Microsoft's Azure cloud service. Meanwhile, SAP and OpenAI are teaming up to launch 'OpenAI for Germany', targeting the public sector with AI integration by 2026.
The new AI infrastructure, to be housed in Germany, could see further investment based on demand. However, the use of Azure has sparked debate about digital sovereignty. The US Cloud Act allows American authorities to access data held by US cloud providers, regardless of its location. This raises concerns about the privacy of German government data, especially with Microsoft 365 in use.
SAP and OpenAI's joint venture, 'OpenAI for Germany', aims to integrate AI into administrative and research processes within the public sector. The solution, slated for 2026, will run on Azure technology via SAP's subsidiary Delos Cloud. While Microsoft's France lawyer, Anton Carniaux, has previously stated that he cannot guarantee French data won't be passed to the USA without consent, SAP assures that the solution meets strict requirements for data sovereignty, security, and law.
SAP's ambitious AI project in Germany faces potential challenges due to data privacy concerns linked to Azure's use. Despite this, SAP and OpenAI's collaborative effort to bring AI to the German public sector is set to proceed, with a launch planned for 2026. The final solution promises to adhere to stringent data sovereignty and security standards.
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