Enrique Dans' article discusses the recent legal ruling against Google for its monopolistic practices in the online advertising technology market. 

The author argues that this outcome is not surprising, as Google's strategy of acquiring key companies like DoubleClick since 2007 was a clear move towards dominating the ad ecosystem. 

Dans highlights how Google used acquisitions and restrictive practices to achieve a 90% market share, harming competition and increasing costs. 

While the ruling itself is significant, the article notes the court's refusal to revisit past acquisitions, raising concerns about the precedent this sets for other tech giants like Meta. 

The piece concludes by emphasizing the long-term negative consequences of lax antitrust enforcement and the necessity of correcting this course to foster innovation and a more diverse digital environment. 

The subsequent comments section reflects varied opinions on the ruling, the nature of capitalism, and the role of regulatory bodies.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Surprise, surprise, Google’s digital monopoly was the plan all along«

OpenAI is reportedly developing a social network, potentially similar to X, integrating its ChatGPT image generation. This move intensifies competition with Elon Musk, the owner of X and a former OpenAI co-founder now locked in legal battles with the company. 

Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, has hinted at this social app, further challenging Meta, which is also developing its own AI-powered application. Both existing social media giants and OpenAI seek to leverage user data to enhance their AI models. 

A social platform featuring AI-generated content could transform online interaction but also raises questions about privacy and data management. 

OpenAI's strategic goal in creating this platform appears to be gaining better access to user-generated data for AI advancement.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «OpenAI takes the fight to Musk and Zuckerberg«

This blog post by Enrique Dans discusses Paris's successful efforts to reduce pollution under Mayor Anne Hidalgo through measures like limiting car traffic and expanding public transportation. Dans highlights the significant decrease in air pollution levels as evidence of these policies' effectiveness.

While acknowledging potential criticism and difficulties in implementation, the article argues that well-designed and supported plans can lead to positive environmental outcomes, offering Paris as a model for other cities.

The subsequent comments reflect diverse opinions on the Parisian approach and discuss related urban mobility and environmental policies in other cities, including debate around low-emission zones and the role of public transport.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «We’ll Always Have Paris – II«

Enrique Dans' article highlights a significant shift in the semiconductor industry, where chip packaging has evolved from a peripheral final step to a central driver of innovation, particularly for AI applications. 

The piece emphasizes how TSMC, a leading chip manufacturer, has pioneered advanced packaging technologies like CoWoS and SoIC, enabling the creation of more powerful and energy-efficient chips by integrating multiple dies. 

This has created high demand from major players like Nvidia and AMD, leading to production bottlenecks and underscoring the strategic importance of advanced packaging capacity. The article also touches on the geopolitical implications of this concentration of advanced capabilities in Taiwan. 

The subsequent comments discuss related topics, including the competitive landscape of chip manufacturing, the reliability of global technology supply chains, and even unrelated observations on streaming services and political satire.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «How TSMC is redefining the future of chip design«

Enrique Dans' article asserts that Meta is a monopoly, evidenced by its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, which the author argues were strategic moves to eliminate competition. 

The piece highlights the ongoing antitrust trial where the FTC accuses Meta of illegal monopolization, citing internal communications suggesting a "buy or bury" approach to rivals. 

Dans critiques Meta's defense that claims the social media market is highly competitive, pointing out the company's history of acquiring or copying potential threats. 

The author expresses concern about political influence potentially undermining regulatory efforts and suggests that Meta's power could allow it to operate without accountability. 

Ultimately, the article argues for decisive action to restore competition in the social media market and uphold the integrity of the legal system, contrasting the situation with interventions in other countries.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «If it looks, behaves, buys and copies like a monopoly, it’s because Meta is a monopoly«

Enrique Dans' article discusses a German experiment on universal basic income (UBI) conducted between 2020 and 2023, where 122 participants received €1,200 monthly for three years, compared to a control group.

The study's findings challenge common misconceptions about UBI, showing that recipients maintained work hours, experienced improved well-being and mental health, and felt greater autonomy.

Dans argues that these results support UBI as a potential solution to socioeconomic challenges arising from automation, suggesting it does not disincentivize work and could enhance societal stability.

The subsequent comments section features a range of opinions, from concerns about immigration and inflation to discussions about the practicalities, costs, and potential societal and environmental impacts of implementing a UBI on a larger scale.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «What can we learn from Germany’s universal basic income experiment?»

Enrique Dans' article in Medium discusses the One ID initiative, which proposes using biometric identification to replace traditional boarding passes and check-in procedures for air travel.

Backed by the airline industry and regulatory bodies, One ID aims to streamline the passenger experience by reducing waiting times and airport congestion. While proponents emphasize increased efficiency and convenience, critics express concerns regarding heightened surveillance and the use of sensitive biometric data. Pilot programs are underway to assess the feasibility and safety of this technology.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «One ID: a seamless air travel experience, or more surveillance?»

Enrique Dans's article analyzes why manufacturing iPhones in the USA, as proposed by some, is economically and logistically impractical. 

The author argues that Apple's global supply chain in Asia provides cost advantages, specialized labor, and efficient infrastructure that the US currently lacks. 

Forcing domestic production through tariffs would significantly increase the iPhone's price, harming consumer purchasing power and Apple's competitiveness. 

Dans details the challenges across labor costs, supply chain complexities, industrial infrastructure, tariff impacts, production flexibility, political uncertainties, and industry specialization. 

He concludes that relocating iPhone production to the US at a reasonable cost is currently unfeasible, suggesting a simplification of the issue by those unfamiliar with the complexities.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Why there’s no such thing as a “patriotic” iPhone«

Writing in April 2025, Enrique Dans critiques the Trump administration's efforts to revitalize the coal industry, arguing that this stance is technologically, environmentally, and economically unsound.

Dans contends that Trump's focus on coal ignores the cost-effectiveness and increasing prevalence of renewable energy sources globally, particularly when compared to the declining competitiveness of coal.

He suggests this pursuit benefits nations like China, which are investing heavily in renewables.

Furthermore, Dans views Trump's inconsistent trade policies, especially tariffs excluding China, as impulsive and detrimental to the U.S. economy, raising questions about the president's judgment.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «And now, coal… does Trump understand that he is playing into China’s hands?»

In response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, French President Macron proposed regulating US Big Tech companies.

This initiative aims to counter the economic impact of American trade policies and the dominance of US digital firms that largely supported Trump. 

Europe has a history of digital regulation, such as GDPR, and sees this as a way to leverage its power over Big Tech's access to user data.

While a unified European approach is desired, reaching consensus on specific measures may prove difficult due to the essential services these tech companies provide. 

The uncertainty surrounding these potential regulations has already impacted tech and crypto stock values, highlighting the potential for a new battleground in trade relations.

This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Europe ponders a regulatory response to Trump’s tariffs that could hit Big Tech«