Aline Blankertz

Aline Blankertz, co-founder of Structural Integrity and a keen digital policy researcher, dives into the tensions surrounding EU tech regulations. She explains how right-wing pushes are prioritizing industrial growth over human-centric policies, highlighting the dangers of the Draghi Report and the militarization of tech. Aline critiques Franco-German AI investments, warning they mimic the US's harmful race for AI dominance. She advocates for a collaborative movement to reshape tech policies, stressing the risks of extracting business models even in 'European' solutions.