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On January 28, the World Data Protection Day reminds us of the importance of securing our personal information. Yet, in 2026, the stakes have evolved. It is no longer just about “protecting” our private lives, but about collectively regaining control of our infrastructures, our cultures, and our choices.
MTL connect 2026: from data protection to digital sovereignty
This shift from protection to Sovereignty is precisely the core of the reflection driven by MTL connect 2026. Traditionally, data protection is seen as a defensive barrier. But if we adopt the angle of sovereignty, data becomes a territory to govern. Without rigorous control of data flows, technological independence is illusory. Through its central theme, MTL connect 2026 raises a fundamental question:
How can we innovate, create, and deploy technologies without reinforcing structural dependencies on foreign infrastructures?
Protecting our data means asserting that our information, our languages, and our consumption habits are not mere extractable resources, but the foundation of our digital autonomy.
AI: between performance and algorithmic sovereignty
Artificial intelligence is today the driving force behind this quest for sovereignty. As it transforms health, education, and culture, it poses a major challenge: who controls the algorithm?
Digital sovereignty is not about isolation; it is the ability to:
- Leverage local data to fuel AI models that reflect who we are.
- Ensure transparency and accountability of the systems we use daily.
- Guarantee equity against tech giants so that AI serves the common good.
A lever for democracy and social justice
Sovereignty is an essential condition for democracy in the 21st century. By protecting our critical infrastructures and local cultures, we preserve our ability to decide and act according to our own values.
This reflection, which will be explored in depth during the 8th edition of MTL connect at the Société des arts technologiques (SAT), invites us to imagine sustainable and ethical alternatives. Sovereignty then becomes a concrete lever for responsible transformation rather than an abstract concept.
From reflection to action
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