Technology could help Greek economy grow, Microsoft chief tells Kathimerini

Digital technology could be an integral part of Greece's economic growth as well as efforts to modernize the state apparatus, Microsoft President Brad Smith told Kathimerini in an interview on the occasion of his recent visit to Athens during which he met with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Among other things, Smith and Mitsotakis agreed on a collaboration between the American tech giant and the Greek Ministry of Culture for the promotion of Ancient Olympia - which the Microsoft president visited - as part of the global "AI For Good" program.

They also discussed other ways of strengthening the promotion of Greece's cultural heritage and bolstering the educational system with innovative digital applications.

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