Spotify and Revolut Backer Sounds Alarm as Europe Faces Growing US Tech Dependence and AI Sovereignty Crisis: 'If You Don't Get the Message Now...'

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A top European venture capitalist who backed Spotify (NYSE:SPOT) and fintech giant Revolut says the continent’s reliance on American technology and capital has become a strategic liability. “If you ...

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