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EU Cloud Sovereignty Concerns Mount Following Amazon Web Services Disruption

A significant Amazon Web Services outage has exposed Europe’s critical dependence on US cloud infrastructure. Analysts suggest the incident underscores urgent sovereignty concerns as EU struggles to develop competitive alternatives.

Major Cloud Disruption Highlights Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

A widespread Amazon Web Services outage on Monday disrupted numerous popular online services including banking applications, language learning platform Duolingo, and gaming service Roblox, according to reports. The technical glitch, while reportedly resolved within hours, exposed the concentrated nature of global cloud infrastructure that underpins modern digital economies.

by Darren Holt
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U.S. Government Explores Equity Stakes in Quantum Computing Firms Through Commerce Department Talks

The Commerce Department is reportedly negotiating equity stakes in multiple quantum computing firms as part of federal funding agreements. This signals expanded government involvement in what officials deem critical technology sectors, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Government Equity Discussions Underway

The Trump administration is engaged in preliminary talks to acquire equity stakes in quantum computing companies through the Commerce Department, according to reports from individuals familiar with the discussions. This potential arrangement would represent a significant expansion of federal involvement in technology sectors considered critical to national and economic security.

by Liam Dorsey