Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed the need to harness artificial intelligence both to provide better services to citizens and to build infrastructure that will put Greece at the forefront of the technological revolution. He was speaking at the inauguration of the National Supercomputer “Daedalus” at Lavrio Technological and Cultural Park.
The prime minister described “Daedalus” as one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, noting that “the question now is how to make the most of its capabilities”. He also highlighted the historical and cultural significance of the site where it is located.
As he noted, a supercomputer with extensive capabilities has now been installed on the same site where electricity was generated in the early 20th century, creating a bridge from the Second Industrial Revolution to today’s technological era.
Describing the course of the digital transformation, Mr Mitsotakis recalled that in 2019 the starting point was the creation of a central portal, gov.gr, to make it easier for citizens and businesses to interact with the state. With artificial intelligence becoming part of everyday life, he explained, the need emerged for the next step: better public services and infrastructure to support the country’s participation in new technological developments.