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Marietje Schaake

Marietje Schaake

The Guardian

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Chatbots pose a risk to democracy

AI companies vowed not to support their use for voting choice so why are they recommending parties?

06.11.2025 6

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Healthcare hacks undermine public trust

There are few incentives for transparency in the event of cyber attacks on patient data

02.10.2025 20

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Beware America’s AI colonialism

It is easy to see how tech can become an even greater bargaining chip in US foreign policy

21.08.2025 20

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Why politicians need to get over their tech insecurity

Those in the political sphere should not be ridiculed for asking important questions — even if they do lack technical expertise

17.07.2025 10

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

The US government has most to gain from ‘OpenAI for countries’

Imagine how much leverage it will have if it can turn off artificial intelligence capabilities around the world

04.06.2025 10

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Palantir has become an unlikely cheerleader for Trump

The US software company’s idealised vision of America bears little resemblance to current reality

01.05.2025 6

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

India wants to offer a third way for global tech

After a decade of successful digital policies, the country is keen to claim a role as an alternative to US and Chinese governance

27.03.2025 6

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Europe’s dependence on US tech is a critical weakness

In order to protect their sovereignty, the continent’s leaders must invest in a digital ecosystem independent of America

19.02.2025 10

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Europe’s ‘super-regulator’ role is under threat

If the Trump administration adopts a combative stance on tech and trade, the EU must be prepared to respond

16.01.2025 10

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Romania’s cancelled election is a lesson in social media manipulation

Investigations should finally shed light on how algorithms win votes and influence people

12.12.2024 20

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

How should Europe build its own Silicon Valley?

There is fresh debate about the EU’s position in the technology race

07.11.2024 7

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Lobbying for unfettered innovation is bad for democracy

Lawmakers should resist the efforts of Big Tech to protect its own interests

24.09.2024 4

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake

Political leaders must push back against tech bullies

Companies should pay the price for their aggression

20.08.2024 10

Financial Times

Marietje Schaake