Historically, Germany has been an innovative global leader. However, when it comes to artificial intelligence, the country had a bit of a slow start. Now, there is an AI strategy in place, and several German companies are actively researching and implementing artificial intelligence practices into operations, products, and services. Here we look at how artificial intelligence is being used in Germany today. While some believe, myself included, that Germany was a little late to the artificial intelligence party, the country unveiled its AI strategy in November 2018.

Udacity, the global lifelong learning platform, together with Bertelsmann, a media, services and education company, announced that applications are now open for 15,000 scholarships in Data, AI, and Cloud-Computing. As Udacity and Bertelsmann shared earlier this year, the new scholarship program is part of a three-year commitment by Bertelsmann to fund 50,000 scholarships. Both companies have partnered to increase learning opportunities in emerging technologies for students across the globe. "There simply aren't enough people who are equipped with Cloud, Data, and Artificial Intelligence skills," said Gabriel Dalporto, CEO of Udacity. "That's why Bertelsmann and Udacity share a commitment to train new talent and diversify the talent pool in these three exciting fields. I'm confident that the Bertelsmann Scholarship Program will empower learners to master new skills and land some of the most exciting and in-demand jobs available today!"