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How Eurostack could offer Canada a route to digital independence from the United States (theconversation.com)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/48167879

European governments have attempted to rein in Silicon Valleyโ€™s excesses for years. Trumpโ€™s re-election and his moves toward potentially weaponizing internet data have further boosted Europeโ€™s resolve to move away from the U.S.-led internet.

One newer effort is Eurostack. A joint initiative involving academics, policymakers, companies and governments, it envisions an independent digital ecosystem that better reflects European values โ€” democratic, sovereign, inclusive, transparent, respectful of personal privacy and innovation-driven.

Spokesperson Francesca Bria explains the โ€œstackโ€ arises from the idea that a digitally sovereign internet needs to have European control from the ground up.

That includes the acquisition of raw materials and manufacture and operation of the physical components that comprise computers and servers; the cloud infrastructure that has the processing power and storage to be operational at scale; the operating systems and applications that comprise the user interface; the AI models and algorithms that drive services and its policy and governance framework.

Prospective gains to Europe are considerable. They include greater cybersecurity, promoting innovation, keeping high-end creative jobs in Europe, promoting collaboration on equitable terms and creating high-skilled employment opportunities.

Canada receives no mention in the Eurostack proposal to date, but the project is still very much in the developmental phase. Investment so far is in the tens of millions instead of the billions it will require.

Canada has a lot to offer and to gain from being part of the Eurostack initiative. With the project still taking shape, now is the perfect time to get on board.

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[โ€“] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

I love Koofr, Ecosia and Posteo๐Ÿ’š

[โ€“] atro_city@fedia.io 3 points 1 month ago

One can only hope that the Eurostack will be opensource. That way contributions can come from everywhere and won't be tied to a single nation or economic region. My expectations are low though....