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Kieron O’Hara
Computer scientist, philosopher, and co-author with Wendy Hall of Four Internets. He has spent over 30 years exploring how web technology shapes society.
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Aug 13, 2025
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Old Man Shouts at Cloud – Could Trump turn off Europe’s internet?
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Kieron O’Hara, a computer scientist and philosopher known for co-authoring *Four Internets*, discusses the precarious relationship between Europe's reliance on American cloud services and political maneuvering. He delves into a hypothetical scenario where a former U.S. president might turn off digital access to Europe. The conversation explores the dominance of tech giants like Google and Amazon, the implications for data sovereignty, and the urgent need for Europe to develop its own tech capabilities to avoid digital ransom.
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