The Importance of Being Matrix: A Future for Europe Despite AI with Daniel Mügge
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Mügge to unpack the hidden politics behind artificial intelligence and Europe's role in a multipolar digital world.
We explore topics such as:
The Political Economy of AI: power, profits and geopolitical competitionUS-China AI dominance and what it means for European sovereignty Why generative AI hype masks real implementation challengesThe difference between useful AI applications and empty corporate narrativesEurope's path to digital autonomy without copying American or Chinese strategiesThe role of AI in manufacturing vs data centers and social mediaHow to balance technological progress with societal wellbeingJoin us for a deep dive into how political choices shape AI develoment and whether Europe should embrace its own vision of technology rather than chase an endless digital race.
Shownotes:
The AI Matrix: Profits, Power, Politics
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In this episode of Legal4Tech - The Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Mügge to unpack the hidden politics behind artificial intelligence and Europe's role in a multipolar digital world. We explore topics such as: The Political Economy of AI: power, profits and geopolitical competitionUS-China AI dominance and what it means for European sovereignty Why generative AI hype masks real implementation challengesThe difference between useful AI applications and empty corporate narrativesEurope's path to digital autonomy without copying American or Chinese strategiesThe role of AI in manufacturing vs data centers and social mediaHow to balance technological progress with societal wellbeingJoin us for a deep dive into how political choices shape AI develoment and whether Europe should embrace its own vision of technology rather than chase an endless digital race. Shownotes: The AI Matrix: Profits, Power, Politics