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A new German data center will have power capacity comparable to 600,000 households but employ only 120 people, highlighting the high energy demand and low local employment typical of AI infrastructure.
Patrick Collison shares a German founder's account of severe regulatory challenges in Germany, including a mandatory 90-page investment contract, underscoring understated issues for startups.
Waymo faces extensive regulatory hurdles to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in Germany, with a target start in late 2027.
German automotive industry criticizes proposed intelligence reform that would grant agencies access to vehicle telemetry data, calling for clearer regulations and expressing concerns over privacy and operational burdens.
The article argues for Germany to adopt proactive deterrence measures against hybrid warfare, including economic and political actions, to counter ongoing attacks.
An explosive drone was found and disarmed near a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport, with officials suspecting Russian involvement. The incident highlights ongoing drone incursions over European airports and the lack of a coordinated European counter-drone defense.
Germany achieved a historic milestone in July 2026, feeding 12 billion kWh of solar electricity into the public grid in a single month, according to IWR analysis. The article also explains the EEG differential cost mechanism and the role of legacy installations.
A German court ruled that AI music company Suno infringed copyright by using works from collecting society GEMA without permission, a significant legal setback for generative AI music firms. Suno disagrees and is considering an appeal.
For the first time, wind and solar power have overtaken fossil fuels in Germany's electricity generation, marking a milestone in the country's energy transition.
This paper presents the geological and geophysical characterization of two exploration boreholes in the Rhenish Lignite Mining Area, Germany, as part of initial efforts to assess medium-deep and deep geothermal reservoirs as a renewable heat source to replace the Weisweiler coal power plant.
German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a €5 billion chip plant in Dresden, supported by the EU Chips Act, aiming to reduce European dependency on Asian and US chip production and bolster tech autonomy, with a focus on AI and green energy applications.
Volkswagen may close up to four factories in Germany and double its planned job cuts to 100,000 as it struggles with falling profits, tariffs, and declining sales in key markets.
The author describes the lengthy and costly process of founding a company in Germany, taking 152 days and over €9,600 in fees, yet still unable to send invoices due to bureaucratic delays like waiting for a VAT ID.
A nationwide problem with the GSM-R digital communication system forced Deutsche Bahn to halt all trains in Germany on Tuesday evening, stranding passengers. Technicians are working on a solution.
A German court ruled that Google is directly liable for false information in its AI Overviews, as they constitute the company's own statements, not mere search results, setting a significant precedent for AI-generated content liability.
An interview with Martin Weiss provides advice for SaaS companies entering the German, Austrian, and Swiss markets, emphasizing a risk-first approach and the influence of IT departments.
SAP and OpenAI announced a partnership to launch OpenAI for Germany, a sovereign AI solution for the German public sector running on Microsoft Azure through SAP's Delos Cloud subsidiary, planned for launch in 2026. The collaboration aims to provide millions of public sector employees with AI capabilities while meeting strict data sovereignty and security standards.
OpenAI announced the opening of its first German office in Munich, highlighting Germany's status as a top European market with millions of ChatGPT users and significant adoption across enterprises, startups, and academic institutions.