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[…] I’ve recently shared my reflections on the Eurostack proposal, and while a superficial comparison might put both proposals against each other, that is not fair to either. What I find most valuable in both reports is the vision they offer, one, a European reformist and strategic vision; the other, a global, democratic, and ecological vision. While tensions exist between them, they are not inherently incompatible. I believe that we live in a world with an imagination deficit and I welcome having more visions. […]
7.3.2025 13:10Comment on We Need More Than the EuroStack by Two Visions: Digital Sovereignty Between Reform and Transformation – Tara Tarakiyee – TechverständigerLast night, I attended an insightful and well-organized Bits & Bäume Policy Lab event at the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society. Cecilia Rikap delivered an expert breakdown of Big Tech’s dominance and how its control over our digital world extends far beyond mere ownership. She concluded with an inspiring call to resist and circumvent […]
7.3.2025 12:10Two Visions: Digital Sovereignty Between Reform and TransformationApologies to Gramsci for the misappropriation, but the past couple of years have been unbearable. I almost wish I didn’t know for certain that a better world is possible—it would be easier. But the truth is undeniable. And as a cynic, nothing is more irritating than the overwhelming evidence that humanity could have a bright […]
28.2.2025 14:26Optimism of the Intellect, Pessimism of the WillThe EuroStack initiative aims to establish Europe’s digital sovereignty by advancing key industries like AI, cloud computing, and quantum technology. I’ve spent the weekend reading it, and I would highly recommend that. It is clearly the result of very hard work, and contains many good ideas as well as background research and information. Yet, while […]
15.2.2025 16:37We Need More Than the EuroStackTech monopolies have a playbook: subsidize a costly service, kill off competition, then lock the world into an overpriced, bloated mess. They did this to our digital infrastructure, after that our e-commerce platforms, then they followed up with our social platforms and social infrastructure, and now they’re trying to extend that to everything else with […]
11.2.2025 16:47The Luddite Stack: or How to Outlast the AI Ice Age“The Semantic Web promised a meaningful digital future—one where the internet would understand, connect, and deliver true insight. But here we are, with brute-force AI models passing off probability as comprehension and flooding us with shallow, recycled content. Instead of a thoughtful digital world, we’ve settled for a hollow imitation. And I hate it.”
28.10.2024 18:05The Future is Meaningless and I Hate ItOriginally, I meant to write a blog post diving deep into the hole Mozilla has been digging itself into with its “privacy-first” advertising push, perhaps even exploring the background work at organizations like the W3C and the IETF that led to this moment. I still may do that at some point. But today, this isn’t […]
18.10.2024 10:26Mozilla: All We Want is a User AgentThis is a follow up to my previous post where I discussed some factors indicating an imbalance in the open source ecosystem titled, Is the Open Source Bubble about to Burst? I was very happy to see some of the engagement with the blog post, even if some people seemed like they didn’t read past […]
15.9.2024 17:28I Was Wrong About the Open Source BubbleIn a world where tech giants like Elon Musk can threaten judges with impunity, the suspension of X in Brazil highlights deeper issues beyond the headlines. While Musk frames it as a free speech violation, the reality is Brazil's legitimate demand for accountability from Big Tech. As Lua Cruz explores in "Starlink in the Amazon: Reflections on Humbleness," the impacts of technologies like Starlink in the Amazon show the complexities of tech interventions in Majority World countries. These narratives challenge the notion that technological progress should be accepted uncritically, pushing for local sovereignty and accountability.
31.8.2024 17:38Suspending X: Brazil’s Ongoing Struggle to Govern Big TechIs the Open Source bubble about to burst? While Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) isn't just another tech trend, it's facing real challenges as its adoption skyrockets. With millions of new contributors each year and a growing economic impact, OSS is more crucial than ever. However, the rise of "source-available" licenses, controversial definitions like "Open Source AI," and cuts to critical funding, such as the EU’s Next Generation Internet initiative, threaten the core values of openness and collaboration. As we rely more on OSS, we must recognize these cracks and recommit to supporting the freedoms that make open source thrive. Read more on why we need to act now to protect the future of FOSS.
23.8.2024 19:26Is the Open Source Bubble about to Burst?This post was prompted by a discussion on the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) Slack channel that was so interesting it warranted being posted to the SIREN mailing list. But this isn’t your typical vulnerability or security advisory, but rather it’s about a practice that seems pervasive, potentially dangerous, yet also under reported. And it […]
25.6.2024 16:52Faking Git Till You Make It: Open Source Maintainers Beware of Reputation Farming