Burner Phones and Chilled Relations: EU Adds US to ‘Spy-Worthy’ Destinations
The European Commission now issues burner laptops and phones to staffers visiting the US, fearing espionage. This practice, usually reserved for trips to countries like China, signals a frosty turn in EU-US relations. It’s not paranoia if everyone really is out to hack you!
Hot Take:
Well, well, well, it seems the European Commission doesn’t think the US is as sweet as apple pie anymore! The EU is handing out burner phones like candy to its staff visiting America—better hope they don’t accidentally start a wildfire with all those burner devices! It’s like an awkward family reunion where Uncle Sam is suddenly the uncle you need to keep an eye on, and the EU is the cautious cousin packing burner gadgets to avoid any embarrassing “accidents.”
Key Points:
- The European Commission is providing burner laptops and phones to staff visiting the US to avoid espionage.
- This practice is usually reserved for visits to countries like China and Russia, marking a shift in EU-US relations.
- Recent US actions, including controversial foreign policies by President Trump, have strained relations with Europe.
- The EU denies issuing official guidance for burner devices but admits updating travel recommendations.
- Meta, formerly Facebook, plans to resume training its AI on public data in Europe, allowing users to object.
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