Growing concerns over US tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple are driving European companies and governments to explore local alternatives for digital services. A recent poll indicated that 62% of Europeans view these giants as threats to their sovereignty. This sentiment has led to an increase in the development of homegrown tech, such as the Docs competitor from France and Germany. Meanwhile, many alternatives that are outside the US still may utilize some US services, complicating efforts for complete separation from Big Tech.
While many of the services on this list are based outside of the US, there's still the potential that some of them rely upon Big Tech services themselves.
Consumer sentiment in Europe has shifted, with a poll revealing that 62 percent of respondents regard large US tech companies as a threat to the continent's sovereignty.
European governments have intensified efforts to move away from US tech giants, creating homegrown alternatives like the French and German-developed Docs word processor.
Contacting US services can have significant privacy implications, prompting increased interest in non-US tech alternatives that prioritize data protection.
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