#starlink

The Trump administration is threatening Europe with economic retaliation for trying to reduce its dependence on Musk's Starlink.

Europe wants technological sovereignty, and Washington responds with threats.

From satellite communications to cloud services, AI and social media, Europe's dependence on US Big Tech threatens democracy and political independence.

When are we going to wake up?

Via Pekka Kallioniemi:
https://lnkd.in/p/d_VzCzyS

#EU #Starlink #BigTech #Democracy #LeaveX

While #Musk may be keen to appear to be a savour in the current crisis in #Nepal with his #Starlink satellite communications systems, there are a couple of angles to consider to this.

Firstly, Musk was the man who less than 18 months ago while heading up #Doge ensured there were $39 million of cuts in aid to #Nepal.

https://english.ratopati.com/story/39196