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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 12 MIN

The $110 Billion Question: Europe’s AI Sovereignty

from European IT! · host Sébastien Deschamps

In this episode, host Sébastien analyzes the shifting tides of global tech power.AI Infrastructure: OpenAI raised $110B, but Europe fired back with Axelera AI’s unicorn status and Austria’s new AI Factory. We discuss what “compute sovereignty” really means.Defense Tech Dilemma: Anthropic said “no” to the Pentagon, while German startups secured €540M for drones. We explore the ethical lines of AI in warfare.Fintech Bifurcation: Why Allica Bank is soaring while Block is cutting 40% of jobs, and why Vienna is becoming the crypto capital of Europe.Future Tech: Bavaria’s €400M bet on fusion energy.Join us for a deep dive into the strategies defining Europe’s digital decade.Subscribe to our NewsletterEuropean Tech, AI Sovereignty, Fintech, Defense Tech, Axelera AI, Allica Bank.

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