In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Europe's shift towards open source technology for digital sovereignty, as showcased at a major tech summit in Paris. The movement aims to reduce dependence on US tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. Germany and the EU are adopting open-source infrastructure and cloud standards. Additionally, Amazon plans to replace 600,000 warehouse jobs with robots by 2033, leading to significant cost savings. Lastly, Google's attempt to replace web cookies with a Privacy Sandbox initiative quietly ends due to industry resistance. Cookies remain essential for online advertising for now.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:24 Europe's Digital Sovereignty Movement 02:00 Amazon's Automation Ambitions 03:33 The Enduring Reign of Cookies 05:07 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement