EU finalizes plan to reduce reliance on US tech in data centers, AI, chips, and software
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Mathieu Pollet
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Summary
The European Commission is finalizing a package of measures to boost the EU's tech sovereignty and reduce reliance on American technology companies. The initiative targets four key areas: data centers, artificial intelligence, microchips, and software. The package, expected to be published on June 3, aims to strengthen Europe's digital independence and competitiveness in critical technology sectors, though the Commission would leave implementation details to EU member states.
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The European Commission is finalizing a package that aims to reduce the bloc's reliance on American data centers, artificial intelligence, microchips and software.
But the Commission would leave it to EU capital
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