This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

Cohere-Aleph Alpha merger ‘strong signal for Germany as an AI hub,’ says tech minister

( April 24, 2026, 13:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Canadian AI company Cohere and German competitor Aleph Alpha announced their planned merger on Friday. Together with German retailer The Schwarz Group, the companies say they plan to develop AI-systems for companies and governments across Canada and Europe, with each region's data protection regulation in mind. German tech minister Karsten Wildberger called the team-up “a strong signal for the country as an AI hub,” stating during a press conference that Germany needs its own developments in the AI-sphere.Statement follows, document attached (both in German)....

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login