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After years of forced subscriptions and locked-down devices, everyday people are using AI to hack their own gadgets and build free alternatives. The same technology Big Tech used to control consumers is now helping them fight back.
Universities across the Netherlands are joining forces to end their dependence on American tech companies, charting a path toward digital independence. Led by a former government official, they're building a future where education controls its own technology and data.
Dutch universities are joining forces with their government to reduce reliance on American tech giants, protecting academic freedom and research data. This collaborative effort could reshape how educational institutions approach digital independence across Europe.
Australia just closed a loophole that let tech giants dodge paying for journalism. Under new draft legislation, Meta, Google, and TikTok must pay news publishers or face a 2.25% tax on local revenue.