Amsterdam pioneered night mayors and bicycle mayors. Denmark is leading the way with a Technology Ambassador, writes Nurfilzah Rohaidi:

• Technology companies are now richer and more powerful than several nation states.
• They have the potential to transform economies, shape elections, and undermine critical infrastructure.
• To deal with this Denmark is appointing a Technology Ambassador – based in Silicon Valley – to represent its interests.
• The Ambassador will market the European Union – and Denmark in particular – as a future technology talent hub.
• He’ll also look for ideas to improve Denmark’s cybersecurity.
• Rohaidi notes that Silicon Valley is the right location for the Ambassador – the unprecedented idea is, in its own way, a startup.

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