Digital sovereignty and inclusion face challenges from tech dependency

Discussions regarding digital sovereignty and digital inclusion highlight the growing importance of technological autonomy. Concerns have been raised about the heavy reliance of European organizations on a small number of American technology providers. The potential for political decisions to restrict access to these services was illustrated by the experience of Nicolas Guillou, a French judge at the International Criminal Court, who faced digital access issues while investigating events in Palestine.

Additionally, the centralization of digital services around major tech giants increases the risk of massive service outages. To address these challenges and promote digital literacy, local initiatives such as the UDAF workshops in Samoëns, France, provide training on topics including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, social media, and managing digital health tools.