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Alibaba's Tsai urges Europe to embrace open source for tech independence
Original: Alibaba's Tsai tells Europe: open source is your only path to tech independence
Alibaba co-founder Joe Tsai has told European audiences that open source is the continent's only realistic path to technological independence, arguing that relying on proprietary American technology leaves Europe dependent on US firms. The comments fuel ongoing debate in Europe about digital sovereignty and whether openly available AI models and software offer a viable alternative to US and Chinese tech giants.
Why now: European digital sovereignty and dependence on US tech are hot policy topics, and Tsai's remarks add a prominent voice to that debate.
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