A majority of Europe’s population is concerned about its dependence on American technology, according to a new survey presented to Members of the European Parliament by SWG and Polling Europe.
A full 86% of those surveyed believe it likely the US could restrict Europe’s access to digital services, while 59% describe it as an already “real and concrete risk,” according to Politico.
The backdrop is Europe’s extensive dependence on US companies for cloud services, telecommunications, and AI technology. As geopolitical tensions have risen, concerns have grown about a so-called “kill switch” scenario, in which US President Donald J. Trump could pressure tech companies to shut down services in Europe.
