#DigiBlogChat March 31 Topic: Tech Sovereignty | Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay

On Tuesday, March 31, we’ll be talking about Tech Sovereignty with @LazBlazter on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Tech sovereignty is a term being used around national boundaries but also where organisations put control over tech and data asets ahead of collaborating and buying in solutions. ~@LazBlazter 

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT! Note: We’re finally back in sync!

Questions

Q1: How do you define “tech sovereignty” and why has it shifted from a niche policy term to a major boardroom priority? #DigiBlogChat

Q2: How does a lack of digital sovereignty affect everyday businesses and consumers, rather than just national governments? #DigiBlogChat

Q3: With the vast majority of global data stored in a handful of foreign-owned clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP), is true data sovereignty actually possible anymore? #DigiBlogChat

Q4: Tech sovereignty isn’t just about software. How do physical hardware supply chains (like semiconductor and chip manufacturing) impact digital independence? #DigiBlogChat

Q5: “Sovereign AI” is the new buzzword. Why is it becoming critical for countries and enterprises to build or host their own AI models instead of relying on global tech giants? #DigiBlogChat

Q6: What role does the Open Source community play in helping organizations achieve tech sovereignty? #DigiBlogChat

Q7: How does tech sovereignty intersect with cybersecurity? Does owning and controlling your own tech stack make you inherently more secure, or does it introduce new risks? #DigiBlogChat

Q8: Are strict digital regulations (like the EU’s GDPR or AI Act) effective tools for building sovereignty, or do they risk stifling local innovation? #DigiBlogChat

Q9: If every region successfully pushes for strict tech sovereignty, do we risk creating a “splinternet” where the global, open web breaks into isolated regional networks?  #DigiBlogChat

Q10: What is one practical step a company of any size can take today to increase its own tech sovereignty and reduce its reliance on third parties?  #DigiBlogChat