European Union proposes digital sovereignty package to reduce US cloud dependence (opens in new tab)

The European Commission has introduced a digital sovereignty package aimed at reducing the continent's heavy reliance on American technology providers. This initiative follows concerns that US political shifts could lead to the weaponization of tech services, such as cloud computing and AI access. The centerpiece of this strategy is the Cloud and AI Development Act, which establishes a ranking system for providers handling public-sector data. <a href="