The European AI Sovereignty Paradox: Dependent on US Models
kimmonismus · x · 2026-08-13
In a podcast episode, PandaOS co-founders and Superintelligence co-founder Peter Thum delved into the issue of European technological sovereignty. The guests pointed out that while Europe constantly talks about AI independence, the continent remains heavily reliant on US AI models and cloud providers in practice. This reality of wanting 'American AI with a European postcode' highlights the deep contradictions and challenges Europe faces in building its foundational tech stack.
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