Hannes, one thing in particular that you mentioned really struck me; “The idea that Europe is in “terminal decline“ is laughable and promoted mostly by techbros who are angry when the EU won’t kow tow to them…”. There’s some truth to that, but those techbros are ascendent while the power of European leaders is collapsing.
Hannes, one thing in particular that you mentioned really struck me; “The idea that Europe is in “terminal decline“ is laughable and promoted mostly by techbros who are angry when the EU won’t kow tow to them…”. There’s some truth to that, but those techbros are ascendent while the power of European leaders is collapsing.
Something Claire said that I agree with is that a major reason Elon Musk supported Trump is to insure that Trump is on his side when it comes to European regulation of speech on social media and regulations around AI. I would go so far as to say this is far and away the most important reason Musk supported Trump.
Starmer is doing the best imitation of an authoritarian leader that he can by arresting elderly pensioners for publishing mean tweets. I think Musk will urge Trump to punish Starmer and the UK if Starmer expands his censorship regime. The EU’s Digital Services Act is now almost fully functional. There’s no question that Musk’s Twitter is in violation of the Act. If Facebook extends to Europe its decision to dramatically reduce content moderation as it has in the United States, it will also be in violation of the DSA.
I can’t wait to watch the EU try to sanction Twitter and Facebook for violating its censorship law. If and when it does, Trump is sure to go ballistic. Who knows what he might do. Tariffs on the EU; that’s a possibility. Recalling ambassadors; I wouldn’t put it past Trump. Viciously attacking European leaders; that’s very much Trump’s style. Pulling out of NATO; don’t bet against it.
The leaders of the EU know Trump’s likely response if they sanction American social media companies. My guess is that the EU’s opening gambit will be complete capitulation. That would be very much in character for them; don’t you think? Besides spouting platitudes, surrendering while muttering underneath its breath is what the EU does best.
As for the potential of the EU to regulate AI; there’s no question that AI needs regulation. There’s also no question that those regulations need to come out of the United States not Europe. Based on its history, it’s a sure bet that any regulations developed by the EU will be onerous, cumbersome, ineffective and sure to stifle innovation. . Even many EU supporters understand that when it comes to regulations, the EU usually gets it wrong.
Just look at what happened last week. Musk published a hundred or so two or three line tweets. They were just words. Starmer became hysterical. The Germans freaked out. Macron became apoplectic. Panicked European leaders acted like the proverbial fox had invaded the hen house.
Could there be a better metaphor for how weak and ineffective these so-called leaders are? I wonder; are they weak because their nations are weak or are their nations weak because these leaders are weak?
To use another animal analogy, Starmer, Macron, Scholz, Trudeau aren’t men, they’re mice.
Hannes, one thing in particular that you mentioned really struck me; “The idea that Europe is in “terminal decline“ is laughable and promoted mostly by techbros who are angry when the EU won’t kow tow to them…”. There’s some truth to that, but those techbros are ascendent while the power of European leaders is collapsing.
Something Claire said that I agree with is that a major reason Elon Musk supported Trump is to insure that Trump is on his side when it comes to European regulation of speech on social media and regulations around AI. I would go so far as to say this is far and away the most important reason Musk supported Trump.
Starmer is doing the best imitation of an authoritarian leader that he can by arresting elderly pensioners for publishing mean tweets. I think Musk will urge Trump to punish Starmer and the UK if Starmer expands his censorship regime. The EU’s Digital Services Act is now almost fully functional. There’s no question that Musk’s Twitter is in violation of the Act. If Facebook extends to Europe its decision to dramatically reduce content moderation as it has in the United States, it will also be in violation of the DSA.
I can’t wait to watch the EU try to sanction Twitter and Facebook for violating its censorship law. If and when it does, Trump is sure to go ballistic. Who knows what he might do. Tariffs on the EU; that’s a possibility. Recalling ambassadors; I wouldn’t put it past Trump. Viciously attacking European leaders; that’s very much Trump’s style. Pulling out of NATO; don’t bet against it.
The leaders of the EU know Trump’s likely response if they sanction American social media companies. My guess is that the EU’s opening gambit will be complete capitulation. That would be very much in character for them; don’t you think? Besides spouting platitudes, surrendering while muttering underneath its breath is what the EU does best.
As for the potential of the EU to regulate AI; there’s no question that AI needs regulation. There’s also no question that those regulations need to come out of the United States not Europe. Based on its history, it’s a sure bet that any regulations developed by the EU will be onerous, cumbersome, ineffective and sure to stifle innovation. . Even many EU supporters understand that when it comes to regulations, the EU usually gets it wrong.
Just look at what happened last week. Musk published a hundred or so two or three line tweets. They were just words. Starmer became hysterical. The Germans freaked out. Macron became apoplectic. Panicked European leaders acted like the proverbial fox had invaded the hen house.
Could there be a better metaphor for how weak and ineffective these so-called leaders are? I wonder; are they weak because their nations are weak or are their nations weak because these leaders are weak?
To use another animal analogy, Starmer, Macron, Scholz, Trudeau aren’t men, they’re mice.