'Europe Lost the Internet': Belgian Cyber Chief Warns of US Tech Dominance

• Belgian cybersecurity chief Miguel De Bruycker warns Europe has 'lost the internet' due to US tech dominance.
• Storing data 100% within the EU is 'impossible' as American tech companies control cloud infrastructure.
• Europe's cybersecurity relies heavily on US-based private tech firms, hindering its digital sovereignty.
• De Bruycker urges Europe to develop its own tech capabilities and support private sector efforts, questioning EU's AI Act.
• Concerns grow over reliance on US firms like Amazon amid rising cyber attacks, including those by 'Russian hacktivists' in Belgium.

Why It Matters: Europe's digital future is jeopardized by its heavy reliance on US tech, demanding urgent self-sufficiency.