A $25 billion judgment against Meta puts a price on misleading privacy promises. With 15% annual interest attached, New Mexico raises the stakes of enforcement. But will financial pressure translate into verifiable user control—and what can Europe learn?
Big Tech
Big Tech is not a sector — it is the operating layer of the digital economy.
As hyperscale cloud infrastructure becomes part of the foundation of modern government, digital sovereignty is evolving into a global strategic challenge. Meridian Exchange 2026 explores how governance, resilience and trusted digital ecosystems may shape the next era of national infrastructure.
As AI evolves from chatbots to autonomous agents, fears that software will become obsolete are giving way to a new reality: intelligent systems will depend on existing platforms more than ever, reshaping power in the tech industry and redefining how businesses operate.
