European Search Engines Unite to Challenge Big Tech Dominance
Ecosia and Qwant, two European search engines, are collaborating to create a European search index to reduce reliance on Big Tech, particularly Microsoft and Google. This joint venture aims to lower operational costs, foster innovation, and enhance their generative AI capabilities. The initiative, called European Search Perspective (EUP), will initially serve France and Germany, with plans to expand further. The partnership seeks to offer a privacy-first search experience and promote European tech sovereignty amid rising API costs and geopolitical uncertainties.
