Is Europe's reliance on American technology a threat to democracy?
As chatbots and cloud infrastructure become essential to modern life, writer Bruno Giussani explores why Europe's dependence on US-owned technology has moved beyond mere convenience into a realm of significant risk.
During his talk at TEDxPorto, Bruno Giussani argues that the digital foundations of European life are currently owned by United States companies. This reliance creates a vulnerability that requires more than just isolationism. Instead, Giussani proposes that Europe must develop a distinct digital model—one defined by a fundamental difference: technology that does not engage in spying on its users.
The core of the issue lies in the shift from convenience to risk, suggesting that the continent needs to build a real alternative to the existing American-led digital infrastructure.
Source: Why Big Tech Is Incompatible with Democracy | Bruno Giussani | TED
