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Current: When an AI Model Disappears Overnight: Why Digital Sovereignty Matters More Than Ever

05.07.2026 - For almost three weeks in June, one of the world's most advanced AI models suddenly became unavailable. The reason was not a technical outage, but an export control decision by the US government. Although access has now been restored, the incident serves as an important reminder for European organisations: access to critical AI technology can depend on political decisions made elsewhere.

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