In this clip, we explore the modern threat of digital colonialism and how Big Tech’s influence is evolving globally. Drawing parallels to the East India Company era, we discuss how tech giants like Microsoft, Palantir, and Google are no longer just commercial players—they now wield cyber armies and defense capabilities.The conversation dives into how cyber power, cloud infrastructure, and AI dominance create new-age dependencies, especially for countries like India with a colonial past, compared to nations like the UK and Europe who are more comfortable with reliance on US tech and military systems.Are we heading into a world where Big Tech controls both commerce and security? What does digital sovereignty really mean in a US-China tech rivalry world?Key Topics:Digital Colonialism vs Tech SovereigntyCyber Armies of Big Tech Cloud & AI Power Struggles Europe vs India views on tech dependence US-China tech rivalry 🇺🇸🇨🇳
The Great Tech Game Podcast: Geopolitics, Technology, Business and Global Affairs, with Anirudh Suri