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'Europe doesn't realize how dangerous it is': Telecoms CEO warns of U.S. dominance in satellites, AI
Olivier Roussat, CEO of Bouygues, cautioned that Europe's reliance on U.S. infrastructure, particularly Elon Musk's Starlink, is 'dangerous.' He stressed the need for Europe to develop its own capabilities in satellite technology and AI to ensure digital sovereignty, especially as Bouygues pursues a significant acquisition in the French telecom market.
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Bouygues made a €20.35 billion bid for a stake in SFR, France's second-largest telecom operator.
Starlink operates a constellation of around 10,000 satellites, dominating global satellite internet services.
Roussat emphasized the need for Europe to achieve digital sovereignty in AI and satellite technology.