EUVC LP | E398 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen, and Lomax Ward
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Jan 13, 2025 Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures and an early-stage investor in deep tech based in Lisbon, dives into the heart of Europe's tech scene. They explore the challenges of the semiconductor industry, including funding and political inertia. The conversation shifts to free speech on social media, highlighting the tension between expression and moderation. Lomax also compares Anthropic's rapid valuation to its competitors while stressing the importance of balancing government support for startups to nurture innovation. Tune in for insights on funding disparities and the evolving UK startup ecosystem!
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European Semiconductor Industry Blow
- Europe's semiconductor initiatives are struggling due to funding gaps and high energy costs.
- Intel pausing investment creates a strategic vulnerability.
Meta Removes Fact-Checking
- Meta removes fact-checking outside the EU, reverting to community notes like X.
- Zuckerberg's move is seen as a response to changing political climates.
Defamation and Social Media
- Social media platforms should be subject to similar defamation laws as traditional media.
- Mads Jensen highlights that current laws don't offer enough protection against online defamation.