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Opinion·Aug 26·all news from August 26, 2026

Why the global push to break free from Big Tech keeps falling short

Governments across Europe, India, Brazil, and China are attempting to reduce their reliance on major technology corporations through new regulations and local digital infrastructure projects. Despite these efforts, global dependence on these firms remains high due to the companies' entrenched control over essential cloud computing and artificial intelligence systems.

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