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[โ€“] Cyber@feddit.uk 4 points 3 days ago

I think Trump's secretly pro-Europe... just think of the improvements he's triggering.

[โ€“] CrowyTech@feddit.uk 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

With the growing concerns around digital sovereignty and the impact of policies like the CLOUD Act, it's clear that Europe needs to take control of its digital future. The Dutch Parliament's call for tech independence is a great start, and I hope other European countries follow.

But what will be the tipping point for the masses to shift towards European software and tech? Will it be a major data breach, stricter regulations, or a breakthrough innovation?

Investing in open-source technologies and local cloud infrastructures is crucial. What do you think will drive this change?

[โ€“] TheTonDog@feddit.uk 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)
[โ€“] CrowyTech@feddit.uk 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

https://mistral.ai/products/le-chat

I'm happy to let AI articulate what I want to say sometimes.

This is my prompt, but I like that AI can add the context around it, without the time it takes.

I want to add to the discussion on this article. I'd like to ask Lemmy what the tipping point will be for the masses to move the European software and tech. I hope the UK and other European countries can follow the Dutch after their Parliament called for independence from US tech

Generate a Lemmy comment to this

[โ€“] DmMacniel@feddit.org 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

But why not just use your prompt? Nobody needs to be highly articulated, it just needs to be genuine and understandable.

[โ€“] CrowyTech@feddit.uk 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

inferiority complex

I was very much a reddit luker, I'm enjoying Lemmy but want more content and comments. The platform only grows if its used.

I need to put my money where my mouth is, can't expect everyone else to post so that I can lurk, I need to post too.

I needed AI to help me, maybe I don't?

[โ€“] DmMacniel@feddit.org 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yeah inferiority complex is a bitch at times.

I should and will not tell you if you need AI to help you, that's for you to decide.

[โ€“] CrowyTech@feddit.uk 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I'd generally write it and and ask, 'how's this comment?'

Make the tweaks as needed. I'll hopefully use it less as I comment more.

Thanks for understanding

[โ€“] CrowyTech@feddit.uk 1 points 3 days ago

Nope, not using American AI ๐Ÿ™„