By TOI Tech Desk
Publication Date: 2026-02-13 14:36:00
Google’s top lawyer has a blunt message to European leaders: If you are building walls against foreign technology, the region is risking its own economic growth. According to a report by The Financial Times, Kent Walker, Google’s president of global affairs and chief legal officer, has warned of a “competitive paradox” in Brussels. As per the executive, he argued that the European Union (EU) is trying to spark a new wave of growth while simultaneously restricting tools like advanced AI and cloud computing.“We deliver a lot of value to Europe. Erecting walls that make it harder to use some of the best technology in the world, especially as it’s advancing so quickly, would actually be counter-productive,” he told the publication. The warning comes as Brussels steps up efforts to reduce its reliance on US tech giants.EU leaders on Thursday (February 12) gathered for a summit in Belgium. The event is focused on how to increase European competitiveness in a more volatile…
