Schwarz Group increases its stake in Aleph Alpha

Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl and Kaufland, is acquiring the stake of Bosch Ventures in Heidelberg-based Aleph Alpha, which develops artificial intelligence in line with European data protection principles.

The companies of the Schwarz Group consider technology to be a key priority: AI can be used across all business units and areas — from administration and retail operations to food production and recycling — to optimise processes

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With this move, the group seeks to strengthen its position as one of the AI company’s main investors. The Schwarz Group already uses Aleph Alpha’s technology in several areas.