Google's big plans in Germany. The company will spend EUR 5.5 billion, including: on AI

Google will invest EUR 5.5 billion in Germany over the next four years, the American IT giant announced on Tuesday. Thanks to this large investment, several thousand new jobs are to be created in four years, including in Berlin and Munich.

As part of the investment, a new data center will be built in Dietzenbach in Hesse. The existing Google centers in Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main and Hanau are also to be expanded.

Google has had its branches in Germany since 2001 and currently employs over 3,000 people here. employees. According to estimates, new investments will result in up to 9,000 employees at Google in Germany by 2029. people.

Access to renewable sources played a role in the American company's decision. With the increase in energy-intensive computing power, the company implements a policy of minimizing the impact of its activities on the climate and reduces its carbon footprint.

– This is a real investment in the future. In innovation, artificial intelligence, climate-neutral transformation and jobs in Germany – commented Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil, quoted by dpa.

Government representatives in Berlin interpret the choice of Germany as a business location as a signal of investment attractiveness. Minister of Digital Affairs Karsten Wildberger said that Google's decision shows that her country creates good conditions for digital giants. – We want Germany to become the leading location for data centers in Europe – she announced.

From Berlin Mateusz Obremski (PAP)

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