New AI association warns: Support us or the economy suffers

A new federal association for artificial intelligence is trying to help Germany catch up on tech. The government pays lip service to new digital tools, but critics say it's not enough. If we don't act now, then in 10 years, the German economy will no longer be competitive: That's the message from the country's brand new Federal Association for Artificial Intelligence. The association, which was formed in March this year and has around 50 businesses who work in the sector as members, released a position paper this week with a direct appeal to Chancellor Angela Merkel's government. The paper contains nine points that association members believe are necessary if the country is to keep up to date with modern technology.