- mAiGreece serves as a mobile AI travel assistant for tourists visiting Greece.
- It provides tailored travel advice in 31 languages, including 24 official EU languages.
- The app uses GPS technology to offer location-specific recommendations.
- Features include interactive guides for sightseeing and a customisable user profile.
- Created in collaboration with OTE, Accenture, and UBITECH, and powered by Microsoft’s Azure Open AI.
At the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, Greece’s digital transformation took centre stage during a meeting between Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance, and Elvira Gonzalez, Senior VP of B2B Commercial Development at Telekom Europe. The spotlight was on the country’s achievements in recent years, turning Greece into a European role model for digital innovation.
One major focus? The modernisation of Greek tourism through technology, especially with apps like mAiGreece. Gonzalez pointed out how this transformation sets Greece apart in Europe and beyond.
mAiGreece App Features:
- Launch Date: 10 June 2024.
- Languages Supported: 31, including Greek, Chinese, Korean, Hebrew, and all major European languages.
- Users Served Already: Over 60,000 queries answered.
- Custom Features: Users create profiles to receive recommendations tailored to interests like beaches, art, or food.
- Interactive Visuals: Helps explain cultural landmarks and must-visit attractions.
- Real-Time GPS Info: Suggests activities, spots to visit, and valuable tips, all based on location.
From AI Chat to Future Ambitions
During its debut, mAiGreece showed how AI can simplify travel:
- Tourists can type or speak questions naturally and get clear, instant answers.
- Geolocation tools zero in on the user’s exact surroundings, offering relevant advice for the area.
- Thanks to its multilingual support, the app ensures convenience for every visitor—whether you ask in Korean or Spanish, it’s got you covered.
Papastergiou defined mAiGreece as more than just an app. It’s “a digital assistant aimed at enhancing the entire holiday experience.” And it’s not all talk either – the app has already responded to tens of thousands of queries in its short lifespan. Expectations are high for the numbers to skyrocket with upcoming promotional efforts.
Meanwhile, Elvira Gonzalez took a moment to marvel at how Telekom, through OTE in Greece, plays a key part in this digital drive.
Stats for The Nerds:
- AI Support: Powered by Microsoft’s Azure Open AI.
- Big Players in Development: OTE, Accenture, UBITECH.
- Gov.gr Data Expansion: Over 2,200 online public services are now available on the government platform.
Looking Ahead
This isn’t where the innovation stops. Greece is positioning itself at the forefront of AI technology with projects like the “FAROS” AI factory, backed by one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, “DAIDALOS”. Approved by the European Commission, it cements Greece’s reputation as a leader in the responsible use of AI.
Papastergiou also praised other handy digital tools like the Gov.gr Wallet, which aims to add features like Citizen Folder and mAiGov integration. For those wondering, mAiGov is another AI-driven assistant that has already answered over 2 million citizen queries about public administration.
While these tools fascinate tech enthusiasts, they also serve a very practical purpose: making life easier for residents and tourists.
