Crack dealer furious at addicts getting treated, more at 8.
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Google has criticized the European Union’s intentions to achieve digital sovereignty through open-source software. The company warned that Brussels’ policies aimed at reducing dependence on American tech companies could harm competitiveness. According to Google, the idea of replacing current tools with open-source programs would not contribute to economic growth.
Kent Walker, Google’s president of global affairs and chief legal officer, warned of a competitive paradox that Europe is facing. According to the Financial Times, he said that creating regulatory barriers would be harmful in a context of rapid technological advancement. His remarks came just days after the European Commission concluded a public consultation assessing the transition to open-source software.
Google’s chief legal officer clarified that he is not opposed to digital sovereignty, but recommended making use of the “best technologies in the world.” Walker suggested that American companies could collaborate with European firms to implement measures ensuring data protection. Local management or servers located in Europe to store information are among the options.
The EU is preparing a technological sovereignty package aimed at eliminating dependence on third-party software, such as Google’s. After reviewing proposals, it concluded that reliance on external suppliers for critical infrastructure entails economic risks and creates vulnerabilities. The strategy focuses not only on regulation but also on adopting open-source software to achieve digital sovereignty.
According to Google, this change would represent a problem for users. Walker argues that the market moves faster than legislation and warns that regulatory friction will only leave European consumers and businesses behind in what he calls “the most competitive technological transition we have ever seen.” As it did with the DMA and other laws, Google is playing on fear. Kent Walker suggested that this initiative would stifle innovation and deny people access to the “best digital tools.”
The promotion of open-source software aims to break dependence on foreign suppliers, especially during a period of instability caused by the Trump administration. The European Union has highlighted the risks of continuing under this system and proposes that public institutions should have full control over their own technology.
According to a study on the impact of open-source software, the European Commission found that it contributes between €65 billion and €95 billion annually to the European Union’s GDP. The executive body estimates that a 10% increase in contributions to open-source software would generate an additional €100 billion in growth for the bloc’s economy.
bigon on
That means it’s a good move
Trantorianus on
I would bet ;-)))))))))))))))))))
Omochanoshi on
If it pisses-off Gougueul, it must be a good move.
Lofteed on
ok but why are people writing about this ?
like really how is that news ?
ambeldit on
This is the way
daniel-ha on
And water is wet
XanderGraves on
“The asshats that want to control every single software you have think it’s a bad idea”
LydonFeen on
Ahahaha
Oh US… Your despair is showing.
Sad_Prawn2864 on
Of course they do.
Vannnnah on
Privacy threat unhappy with anti-threat measures. Go figure.
BrandNewEyes963 on
Can only be a good thing then
OrangeHer on
what is up with american monopolies making all these empty threats? i’d understand if they actually made valid points, but this just reeks of desperation
oflahertaig on
Company that ruthlessly extorts the world with a de facto search monopoly whines about competitive barriers. An unbelievable brassneck.
charming_iguana on
>Walker claims the market moves faster than laws and warns that regulatory friction will only leave consumers and European companies behind in the “most competitive technological transition we’ve ever seen.”
I.E. spying on us and shoving AI down our throats? I am good king. All these American companies can leave Europe for all I care. Google search has gotten so bad anyways, I literally just use it to look for reddit threads answering my question.
Unironically all this “competitive” tech only exists to further enrich giant tech comapnies
Affectionate_Ant3350 on
In other news, water is wet
WickedFrags on
I criticise their move to use and sell all our data, and here we are…
dimap443 on
I wonder why?
RobSomebody on
So google stops using open source libraries in their own products?
So_average on
Google wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for free software!
djazzie on
Shit, Google wouldn’t even exist if it wasn’t for free software
doltishDuke on
Nice. That means we’re on the right track.
DenverDude2 on
So American tech companies spend millions to help Trump get elected and millions more after he’s elected to buy favor and spend most of their time on their knees in front of him and now are stunned that there’s blowback because their chosen authoritarian maniac’s threats against the world now make American companies appear to be untrustworthy and unreliable. Too fucking bad.
CC-5576-05 on
Who asked?
Wasting_my_time_FR on
Cheh
Aufklarung_Lee on
In other news: Health Insurance providers and pharmaceutical companies criticize universal healthcare. They say they don’t oppose the move but warn it may mean that patients won’t get the best possible treatment.
whereismytralala on
Oh nooo!
Constant-Tea3148 on
Companies like Google will happily use and repackage open source software and sell it to their customers, who are they to object here?
This will be good, for us and for anyone else that might benefit from the software, as this type of adoption is likely to mean increased funding for the projects.
rosebeuud on
[insert <It’s afraid!> startship strooper gif]
Independent-Ad6865 on
🤣 i bet!
fuck you google
john_san on
It’s been a looooong time since the days of « don’t do evil »…
F-U Google, disrespectfully.
Gnump on
They are scared. Good.
TheWhiteGuardian on
So the yanks and Google are annoyed by the fact. Brilliant. More of this please.
oh_rus on
Dumping corporate tech is what the world really needs. Everyone loves a penguin.
JonBjornJovi on
Since Google dropped their tagline “don’t be evil” we all know where it’s heading. Degoogle is the way to go
mrvitz on
Google ads losing ground , yes . Time to wake up Google also, not just EU!
Unhappy-Long2168 on
Sudo fuck off usa
AetheriusAzure on
“Big bad wolf criticizes little piggy decision of building underground bunker”
aluaji on
“The company warned that Brussels’ policies to reduce dependence on US technology companies could harm competitiveness.”
Google can absolutely gobble on my ballsack.
Matchbreakers on
If the tech giants don’t want it it is probably good.
Jakisuaki on
They’re scared, how delightful to see
berejser on
Considering how much money Google has made by piggy-backing off of free and open source software (Android, Chromium, etc.) this is a bit rich coming from them.
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Crack dealer furious at addicts getting treated, more at 8.
Google has criticized the European Union’s intentions to achieve digital sovereignty through open-source software. The company warned that Brussels’ policies aimed at reducing dependence on American tech companies could harm competitiveness. According to Google, the idea of replacing current tools with open-source programs would not contribute to economic growth.
Kent Walker, Google’s president of global affairs and chief legal officer, warned of a competitive paradox that Europe is facing. According to the Financial Times, he said that creating regulatory barriers would be harmful in a context of rapid technological advancement. His remarks came just days after the European Commission concluded a public consultation assessing the transition to open-source software.
Google’s chief legal officer clarified that he is not opposed to digital sovereignty, but recommended making use of the “best technologies in the world.” Walker suggested that American companies could collaborate with European firms to implement measures ensuring data protection. Local management or servers located in Europe to store information are among the options.
The EU is preparing a technological sovereignty package aimed at eliminating dependence on third-party software, such as Google’s. After reviewing proposals, it concluded that reliance on external suppliers for critical infrastructure entails economic risks and creates vulnerabilities. The strategy focuses not only on regulation but also on adopting open-source software to achieve digital sovereignty.
According to Google, this change would represent a problem for users. Walker argues that the market moves faster than legislation and warns that regulatory friction will only leave European consumers and businesses behind in what he calls “the most competitive technological transition we have ever seen.” As it did with the DMA and other laws, Google is playing on fear. Kent Walker suggested that this initiative would stifle innovation and deny people access to the “best digital tools.”
The promotion of open-source software aims to break dependence on foreign suppliers, especially during a period of instability caused by the Trump administration. The European Union has highlighted the risks of continuing under this system and proposes that public institutions should have full control over their own technology.
According to a study on the impact of open-source software, the European Commission found that it contributes between €65 billion and €95 billion annually to the European Union’s GDP. The executive body estimates that a 10% increase in contributions to open-source software would generate an additional €100 billion in growth for the bloc’s economy.
That means it’s a good move
I would bet ;-)))))))))))))))))))
If it pisses-off Gougueul, it must be a good move.
ok but why are people writing about this ?
like really how is that news ?
This is the way
And water is wet
“The asshats that want to control every single software you have think it’s a bad idea”
Ahahaha
Oh US… Your despair is showing.
Of course they do.
Privacy threat unhappy with anti-threat measures. Go figure.
Can only be a good thing then
what is up with american monopolies making all these empty threats? i’d understand if they actually made valid points, but this just reeks of desperation
Company that ruthlessly extorts the world with a de facto search monopoly whines about competitive barriers. An unbelievable brassneck.
>Walker claims the market moves faster than laws and warns that regulatory friction will only leave consumers and European companies behind in the “most competitive technological transition we’ve ever seen.”
I.E. spying on us and shoving AI down our throats? I am good king. All these American companies can leave Europe for all I care. Google search has gotten so bad anyways, I literally just use it to look for reddit threads answering my question.
Unironically all this “competitive” tech only exists to further enrich giant tech comapnies
In other news, water is wet
I criticise their move to use and sell all our data, and here we are…
I wonder why?
So google stops using open source libraries in their own products?
Google wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for free software!
Shit, Google wouldn’t even exist if it wasn’t for free software
Nice. That means we’re on the right track.
So American tech companies spend millions to help Trump get elected and millions more after he’s elected to buy favor and spend most of their time on their knees in front of him and now are stunned that there’s blowback because their chosen authoritarian maniac’s threats against the world now make American companies appear to be untrustworthy and unreliable. Too fucking bad.
Who asked?
Cheh
In other news: Health Insurance providers and pharmaceutical companies criticize universal healthcare. They say they don’t oppose the move but warn it may mean that patients won’t get the best possible treatment.
Oh nooo!
Companies like Google will happily use and repackage open source software and sell it to their customers, who are they to object here?
This will be good, for us and for anyone else that might benefit from the software, as this type of adoption is likely to mean increased funding for the projects.
[insert <It’s afraid!> startship strooper gif]
🤣 i bet!
fuck you google
It’s been a looooong time since the days of « don’t do evil »…
F-U Google, disrespectfully.
They are scared. Good.
So the yanks and Google are annoyed by the fact. Brilliant. More of this please.
Dumping corporate tech is what the world really needs. Everyone loves a penguin.
Since Google dropped their tagline “don’t be evil” we all know where it’s heading. Degoogle is the way to go
Google ads losing ground , yes . Time to wake up Google also, not just EU!
Sudo fuck off usa
“Big bad wolf criticizes little piggy decision of building underground bunker”
“The company warned that Brussels’ policies to reduce dependence on US technology companies could harm competitiveness.”
Google can absolutely gobble on my ballsack.
If the tech giants don’t want it it is probably good.
They’re scared, how delightful to see
Considering how much money Google has made by piggy-backing off of free and open source software (Android, Chromium, etc.) this is a bit rich coming from them.
I’m sure they did lmao
Oh no, anyway…