EU ready to cave to Trump on tech
7 hours ago
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- The EU is considering caving to Trump on tech regulations, undermining efforts to create a post-American internet.
- Trump's administration weaponizes US tech to exert geopolitical pressure, such as bricking devices and spying on allies.
- Status quo bias prevents swift action, but crises like Trump's threats highlight the urgency of moving away from US tech dominance.
- Initiatives like Eurostack aim to build independent digital infrastructure, but internal EU factions risk sabotaging this with appeasement.
- Key EU laws like the DMA and DSA are at risk as tech giants refuse compliance, relying on Trump's support to avoid regulations.