Europe must rethink security as Big Tech power grows, EU's Ribera says
XLK•The European Union must rethink security to address risks from the growing power of major technology companies, European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera said. She cited cyberattacks disrupting transport and electoral processes, but declined to comment on cases involving Nvidia and OpenAI.
1. Broader security approach
Ribera said the EU must deepen its concept of security, including cybersecurity, to address challenges that go beyond traditional competition concerns. She argued that security also requires ensuring Big Tech companies are governed by democratic and transparent patterns.
2. Cyberattack examples
Ribera cited recent cyberattacks in Europe that caused refrigerators to overheat, disrupted transport services and interfered with electoral processes, including in Moldova. She declined to comment specifically on security-related cases involving Nvidia and OpenAI.
