Hamburg's Mayor Peter Tschentscher has sharply criticized the German federal government's tax policy, denouncing 'tax gifts from the watering can' and advocating for a digital tax on large tech corporations.

Vienna is establishing a new center for digital humanism, aiming to position itself at the forefront of a movement that prioritizes human well-being in technology development and fosters independence from major tech corporations.

Several countries are challenging the control that a few major tech corporations exert over the world's data, advocating for changes in digital governance.

Computer scientist Yang Zhilin, founder of the AI startup Moonshot, is challenging American tech corporations with his AI model, having previously worked as an intern for them.

Experts discuss the measures the European Union intends to implement to reduce its reliance on foreign technology corporations, emphasizing that 'European' does not inherently mean 'secure'.

Google has submitted applications for the second phase of its data center expansion in Kronstorf, Austria, with decisions expected in late 2027. A citizens' initiative is demanding transparency regarding all agreements between politicians and tech corporations.

Alphabet is positioned to potentially become the world's biggest company, driven by its significant advancements and successes in artificial intelligence. This development highlights the growing impact of AI on major tech corporations.