France Fights for Tech Independence: Cheap Energy, US Tool Bans, and EU Lawsuits
French tech leaders and politicians do not want the country's strategic electricity supply to end up in the hands of US AI giants, while the government bans officials from using US video tools and the EU takes France to court over cyber law delay.
France's Energy Advantage in the AI Race
French tech leaders and politicians are concerned that the country's cheap electricity could end up being used by American AI giants. They do not want the strategic energy supply to line the pockets of US companies instead of supporting domestic development.
EU to Take France and Spain to Court Over Cyber Law Delay
The European Union plans to sue France and Spain for delaying the implementation of a key EU cyber law. The law was supposed to be transposed into national legislation by October 2024, but both countries have failed to comply.
Brussels Age Verification App Hacked in Minutes
Brussels developed an age verification app to check users' ages, but it has proven vulnerable. Cybersecurity experts say it takes only two minutes to break the app, despite the EU executive's claims that it is "technically ready."
France Bans Officials from US Video Tools
The French government has decided to ban officials from using US video platforms such as Zoom and Teams. Instead, employees must switch to the home-grown Visio platform.
