Neustart Europa gegen die Techkonzerne – wer gewinnt?
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Sep 25, 2025 Jakob von Lindern, a digital policy journalist and head of the digital desk at Die Zeit, breaks down the EU's ambitious tech regulations like the DMA and DSA. He explains how these laws aim to foster fair competition and curb online harms, while also discussing their mixed impacts on innovation, such as delayed features from major companies. Jakob analyzes the political landscape, including Trump’s intervention and its effects on EU resolve, and shares insights into the technology investments shaping our future, like Nvidia's bet on AI. The conversation wraps up with a look at the rising popularity of smart rings.
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Meme Wars Recommended Reading
- Jakob recommended the book 'Meme Wars' to understand how fringe memes enter the mainstream.
- He tied the reading to his reporting on the Charlie Kirk murder and online inscription memes.
Regulation Often Helps Rivals
- Many measures serve other companies' competitive interests more than direct consumer benefit.
- Rules like app sideloading chiefly help rivals such as Epic Games contest Apple's control.
Why The EU Leads On Tech Rules
- The EU became a regulatory leader through long-term antitrust work and figures like Margrethe Vestager.
- That groundwork transformed cartel cases into broad digital rules like the DMA.
