European regulations in the tech sector are explored with Kim Van Sparrentak and Max Schulze. They discuss the Artificial Intelligence Act, environmental transparency, and the influence of big tech companies through lobbying. The podcast delves into the need for sustainability in regulations and the right to repair directive in technology. It also touches on the impact of lobbyists on tech laws in Europe and collaborative actions for sustainability.

Max Schulze, Co-founder of SDIA, discusses the challenges of quantifying the economic benefits of data centers. They explore the positive impacts data centers have on local businesses, taxation issues faced by owners, and the need for a global organization in digital economics. The conversation highlights the absence of definitive conclusions regarding the economic impact and proposes a specialized economic model for the industry. It emphasizes the importance of considering non-monetary values when attracting data centers to municipalities.