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🇭🇰 English, 10 October 2026, open-source

Europe's Only Path to Tech Independence

Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai says open-source AI is the only way for Europe to achieve technological independence.

Tsai argues that US export controls on advanced technologies have fuelled the development of China’s AI ecosystem.

For Europe, the open-source approach presents a unique opportunity, with factories possessing highly valuable manufacturing data.

Tsai suggests that Europe should maintain its data and use open-source models to further train and improve its AI models.

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