"As artificial intelligence transforms industries around the world, Europe's largest economy is falling behind. A trade deficit and low number of patent applications are raising concerns about Germany's competitiveness. German scientists are making significant contributions to research on artificial intelligence. But when it comes to translating that research into practical applications, Germany lags behind AI giants like the US and China — and that gap is growing. That's according to a new analysis by KfW, Germany's state-owned development bank." 

- Deutsche Welle, Janosch Delcker

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