No. If we cannot even have an EU CloudFlare, then we definitely do not have the infra for this kind of computing.
replyThe EU options are not even close to what CF can do
There are fortunately some initiatives and interesting developments in the European market. Take bunny.net for example. We have to start somewhere in Europe, right? Better late than never.
replyThis infrastructure may not even be needed in the next decade. Europe should have done this 20 years ago.
reply>EU CloudFlare
replyWhat limitations does bunny.net have?
> What limitations does bunny.net have?
replyA huge free tier (technically, none)
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You have to apply (and they presumably need to approve).
replyIt's probably indicative of a less predatory model, but CF got a ton of mindshare by offering their free tier. I do basically nothing in the frontend space, but I default to CF because I'm used to using it due to using the free tier for personal projects.
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replyUAE would be happy to pay for it
reply> Does any other place have the infrastructure
replyThat's not the problem.
The US government can export ban GPUs like they do now to more countries if needed. Even if the infrastructure exists, the GPUs won't.
China
replyWhy settle for play pretend autocracy when you can go all-in amirite?
replyBetter to be firmly under the boot of a sane autocrat than have the illusion of freedom under a madman.
replySomehow it's looking more and more appealing.
replyHey at least there are adults in the room.
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