Sabrina Sebaihi calls for a decolonized approach to regional tech sovereignty

During the Mediterranean AI Forum held in Marseille on November 5, French MP Sabrina Sebaihi shared her perspective on regional technological sovereignty. She argued for discarding the colonialist notion that knowledge is a monopoly of the Global North. Sebaihi emphasized the necessity of implementing ethical frameworks and safeguarding strategic underwater infrastructure. Furthermore, she highlighted that collaborating with African youth and leveraging the influence of diasporas are vital steps to moving beyond traditional political gridlock.