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EU Cyber Chief Warns of U.S. Tech Dominance
(MENAFN) Miguel De Bruycker, director of the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB), stated in an interview with a media outlet that fully storing data within the European Union is unattainable due to the overwhelming presence of American technology corporations.
He also emphasized that current EU regulations on artificial intelligence are stifling innovation across the bloc.
After the introduction of binding rules for general-purpose AI last year, the EU quickly faced internal backlash. Critics argued that the high compliance costs were discouraging investment and technological progress.
This domestic discontent was further amplified by sharp criticism from the U.S. government and major American firms, which described the regulations as protectionist measures aimed at disadvantaging them.
“We’ve lost the whole cloud. We have lost the internet, let’s be honest,” De Bruycker remarked earlier this week. “If I want my information 100% in the EU, keep on dreaming,” he added, stressing that such a goal is unrealistic.
He explained that storing data entirely within Europe is currently impossible because U.S. companies dominate both digital infrastructure and essential online services.
“In cyberspace, everything is commercial. Everything is privately owned,” De Bruycker noted, underlining that Europe’s cyber defenses rely heavily on collaboration with private firms—most of which are American.
He also emphasized that current EU regulations on artificial intelligence are stifling innovation across the bloc.
After the introduction of binding rules for general-purpose AI last year, the EU quickly faced internal backlash. Critics argued that the high compliance costs were discouraging investment and technological progress.
This domestic discontent was further amplified by sharp criticism from the U.S. government and major American firms, which described the regulations as protectionist measures aimed at disadvantaging them.
“We’ve lost the whole cloud. We have lost the internet, let’s be honest,” De Bruycker remarked earlier this week. “If I want my information 100% in the EU, keep on dreaming,” he added, stressing that such a goal is unrealistic.
He explained that storing data entirely within Europe is currently impossible because U.S. companies dominate both digital infrastructure and essential online services.
“In cyberspace, everything is commercial. Everything is privately owned,” De Bruycker noted, underlining that Europe’s cyber defenses rely heavily on collaboration with private firms—most of which are American.
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