Why Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha
Cohere is merging with Aleph Alpha in a deal backed by Schwarz Group (Lidl's owner) and both governments, creating a major European sovereign AI alternative to US hyperscalers.
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Canadian AI startup Cohere is taking over Germany-based Aleph Alpha with support from Lidl’s owner, Schwarz Group. With the blessing of their governments, the companies intend to offer a sovereign alternative to enterprises in an AI landscape dominated by American players.
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