Technology

The topic area “technology” highlights the interplay between technological development and international politics. Our experts analyze how technologies influence geopolitical security issues and global power relations – for example, in digital infrastructures, cybersecurity, and supply chains. Given the growing role of social media, they also focus on digital policy and platform regulation. The aim is to provide research-based support for Europe’s technological sovereignty, the identification of risks, and the reduction of dependencies.

Research in this topic area is carried out by various teams at DGAP. You can find more information about our research centers here: https://dgap.org/en/research-institute

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China's AI sweeps into Europe

Growing dependence and emerging risks
Author/s
Dr. Valentin Weber
Chinese AI models are rapidly gaining ground in Europe. Their growing popularity raises concerns about technological dependence, data security, and digital sovereignty. What does this mean for Europe's future in the global AI race?
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Marginalizing Europe

How China Is Building Compute at Home and Exporting It
Author/s
Dr. Valentin Weber
Michael Laha
China is making compute and exporting AI tech abroad, especially to Southeast Asia. Europe must tie these markets into its supply chain or risk marginalization.
Policy Brief

The Geopolitics of AI App Exports

Author/s
Dr. Valentin Weber
Control over AI chatbots means power. This FNF study by DGAP expert Valentin Weber shows that Chinese apps are now widely used around the world. Europe is losing ground.
External Publications

China geht in die Offensive – die EU muss sich wehren

Author/s
Michael Laha
Derzeit wird in Brüssel ein wichtiges Gesetzesvorhaben diskutiert, das der chinesischen Regierung überhaupt nicht gefällt. Der Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) soll chinesische Produzenten aus dem europäischen öffentlichen Beschaffungsmarkt in Greentech-Industrien wie zum Beispiel Batterien und Solaranlagen ausschließen. Ziel ist es, europäische Industrien zu schützen und technologische Souveränität zu erreichen. Dagegen startet Peking nun einen Angriff.
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