Topic
sovereignty
Europe Pushes for AI Sovereignty to Avoid Dependence on US and China Technologies
At the Vivatech conference in Paris, European leaders and AI executives voiced urgent demands for AI sovereignty, fearing dependence on US and Chinese technologies. Efforts include Emmanuel Macron's €100 billion infrastructure pledges, Cohere's cross-border partnerships, and Yann LeCun's Project Tapestry for an open foundation model. The Trump administration's policies are cited as a catalyst for European tech ambitions.
Technology Why sovereignty has become the new measure of cyber resilience
The article argues that data sovereignty is the new benchmark for cyber resilience, driven by geopolitical risks, regulatory demands, and eroding trust in overseas data protection. It highlights economic impacts like the Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack and outlines three key developments pushing sovereignty to the top of enterprise and national security agendas.
Trade India's Seed Sovereignty: A Strategic Shift
India's strategic focus on seed sovereignty has led to over 10,500 plant variety registrations under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001. This move aligns with global debates on genetic resources and digital sequence information.