Should Europe wean itself off US tech?

Europe is contemplating reducing its reliance on US tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon for its cloud computing infrastructure amid concerns about digital sovereignty. With worries about a potential US "kill switch" scenario, European policymakers are exploring alternatives to US providers to safeguard critical data and services. While challenges exist due to the dominance of American tech firms, initiatives like Gaia X aim to promote European tech independence, focusing on areas like industrial AI and chipmaking equipment where Europe could gain a competitive advantage.