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Greece participates in the EDIH network, which aims to support SMEs in their digital transformation. There are seven EDIHs in Greece, including Innovation hub for Artificial Intelligence in Energy and Environment, Supply chain and mobility, Culture and Tourism, aims to increase the digital maturity of Greek businesses and local authorities through increased AI uptake. The Hubs are based on existing clusters and EU-wide initiatives, making it a valuable policy-support instrument.

This flagship project under the Blueprint for Greece’s AI Transformation is one of seven EU AI Factories, aiming to accelerate AI innovation by serving as a hub for academia, research, the public sector and private enterprises aiming to develop innovative AI-driven services, spanning sectors of health, Greek language and culture, and sustainability and energy (including climate adaptation). The project will leverage the high-performance computing infrastructure of the “DAEDALUS” supercomputer.

This project includes the development of a new supercomputing system through the procurement of new hardware and infrastructure. The action forms part of the strategy to strengthen the country's public digital infrastructure through the Recovery Fund, as set out in the Digital Transformation 2020-2025 Paper. It will be implemented in the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan "Greece 2.0" with funding from the European Union - Next Generation EU.

The purpose of these financial support instruments is to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in Greece. These initiatives aim to create a dynamic and competitive economy by supporting innovation, technological advancement, and the growth of new businesses.The beneficiaries range from businesses, public institutions, and non-profit organizations, to startups, including those in AI sector, and innovative and technology-driven companies, including AI start-ups and scale-ups.

The purpose of these AI initiatives in Greece is to foster innovation, support digital transformation, and enhance the competitiveness of various sectors.The beneficiaries of the projects range between startups and entrepreneurs, researchers, startups, and SMEs, local communities, scientists, and technologists, manufacturing sector, and civil servants.

It focuses on completing land registration, simplifying procedures, and integrating AI into the Greek Cadaster. It benefits public and private entities, local governments, and citizens by enhancing legal security and reducing bureaucracy. The law addresses inefficiencies in land registration and leverages AI to improve accuracy and speed. It aims to transition Greece to a fully functional land registry system by 2025, using AI to streamline legal reviews and correct records.

ARIS (Advanced Research Information System) is the most powerful computing system in Greece for scientific applications. It was launched in July 2015 by GRNET S.A. under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance, offering a powerful research tool to the Greek scientific community. The ARIS computing system today has a maximum theoretical computing power of 535 TFlop/s (i.e. it can perform 535 trillion mathematical operations/sec) and offers multiple data processing capabilities.

mAigov is an AI-powered digital assistant integrated into Greece's unified public administration portal, gov.gr. Launched in December 2023 by the Ministry of Digital Governance, mAigov aims to streamline citizens' interactions with public services by simplifying access to information and procedures.

Greek Law 4961/2022 regulates emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and 3D printing to ensure their safe, lawful use. It aims to modernize public services, enhance digital governance, and promote Greece's digital transformation. Beneficiaries include public and private entities, as well as citizens who will experience improved services and data protection. The initiative addresses the need for a structured framework to manage the rapid adoption of advanced technologies.

This research presents four scenarios of possible alternative future images of Gen AI in Greece by 2030.

Given the long-term investment of the Greek society in highly-educated young scientists and the increasing demand for such talent world-wide, Greece is becoming a very attractive place for setting up Centers of Excellence and Innovation, like DICE. This is gradually impacting the nature of the Greek IT industry, which focuses on innovation and provides services and products throughout the world.

The Hellenic Ministry of Digital Governance is advancing AI initiatives to modernize public services and enhance administrative efficiency in Greece. Law 4961/2022 establishes regulations to ensure the rights of natural and legal persons, enhancing accountability and transparency in AI use. It defines conditions for AI use in both public and private sectors and establishes control mechanisms for AI development.

The mission of the Special Secretariat of Foresight isa) the application of foresight methods to identify potential future challenges, risks or opportunities for the country,b) the support of the Government's long-term planning in order to ensure the resilience and strategic autonomy of the country and the emergence of public policies suitable for these objectives,c) the support of the active participation of Greek society in shaping the future.

The Committee provides evidence-based advice and proposals on how Greece can exploit the multiple potentials and opportunities arising from the use of AI, and how it can implement a coherent framework to protect against the potential challenges and adaptations, inequalities and risks involved.

The Commission is an advisory body to the State in the fields of life sciences and new technologies in general. Its mission is to investigate the ethical, social and legal aspects and implications in the fields of, in particular, biology, biotechnology and biology, biotechnology, medicine and genetics, and new technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced algorithms and robotics.

The Commission advises the State on life sciences and new technologies, focusing on ethical, social, and legal aspects in fields like biology, biotechnology, medicine, genetics, AI, advanced algorithms, and robotics. It comprises eleven scientists chosen for balanced representation of sciences and humanities, appointed by the Prime Minister. Members serve four-year terms, renewable once. In May 2023, a High-level Expert Group on AI was appointed to provide recommendations on ethical AI and digit

a) Examines how AI can promote innovation and enhance the business ecosystem, positioning Greece as an attractive hub for startups and investments.b) Emphasizes strengthening education and research, essential for developing skills and advancing knowledge in the AI sector.c) Explores the regulatory framework, emphasizing the importance of ensuring responsible and safe use of AI. d) Proposes ways to apply AI technologies in the public sector to improv