The discussion highlights significant skepticism about the safety and security of migrating sensitive data to US-based cloud services, especially for governments and organizations. Users expressed concerns that the ownership of hardware by US companies poses inherent risks to data confidentiality. There is a sentiment that Europe may need to enhance its cloud infrastructure to avoid reliance on US technology, with suggestions that Linux and alternative software might gain popularity. Comments reflect a broader distrust towards US technology, and the difficulties of developing a competitive European cloud landscape are acknowledged. The conversation suggests a potential urgency for Europe to invest heavily in its cloud capabilities to ensure security and sovereignty while cautioning against complete dependence on American tech products.