Is it time to break up with US big tech? - The Latest

Here's something that’s been heating up — nations across Europe are questioning just how dependent they are on US tech giants. With Trump shaking up global politics, it’s made governments realize they might be too reliant on American digital infrastructure. French officials, for example, recently stopped using Zoom and switched to a French-made platform. But here’s where it gets tricky — can these countries really replace giants like Zoom without risking security or losing features they rely on? ((slower)) According to Michael Safi, Bryony Moore, and Zoe Hitch writing for The Guardian, this move isn’t just about switching software; it’s about rethinking digital sovereignty in a world where US companies dominate. What they found is that while reducing dependence sounds good in theory, it’s a huge challenge — costly, complex, and potentially risky. So, as global power shifts and governments try to chart their own path, we’re left asking: is this the start of a real break-up with US big tech? Or just a cautious first step?