Key takeaways:
Microsoft and its leadership refrained from endorsing Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign, unlike some other major tech companies.
However, European governments and enterprises are increasingly breaking ties with Microsoft products in favor of open-source alternatives.
Experts say such a transition can be largely attributed to Trump’s hostile policy towards Europe, which sparked digital sovereignty efforts.
Microsoft has reiterated its digital commitments, but it is yet to be seen if that’s enough to assuage concerns over dependency on US tech.
i can’t help believe that Trump has done amazing work for anyone who doesn’t agree with democracy and capitalism, especially in their current form and especially when they are intertwined.
He has made millions of people who would otherwise be unaware or indifferent, very much aware and awake to what goes on.
Hopefully it will lead to a lot of changes in laws all the way down.