Europe unites to build sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure:
Europe announces a new cloud empire to end dependence on the US and China.
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Europe Builds Unified Cloud and AI NetworkEU unites 70+ partners to create a secure, cross-border cloud and AI system, reducing reliance on US tech by 2026.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
- The EURO-3C initiative links national infrastructures into a federated network across Europe for cloud and AI services.
- More than 70 entities from telecommunications, tech companies, and SMEs collaborate to develop a sovereign digital ecosystem.
- The project aims to decrease dependence on American and Chinese IT providers and address related security concerns.
- Key sectors like automotive, e-health, and public services will leverage the platform, including autonomous AI technologies.
"Europe right now needs to invest in creating technology and not only using technology that provides us a lot of dependency on other providers from the United States or China," he added. "This is really important. Because in this new era, scale is important."— Sebas Muriel Herrero, chief digital officer at Telefónica, speaking to Euronews Next at the Mobile World Congress about Europe's need to invest in technology to reduce dependency on US or Chinese providers.
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