Francesca Bria says the way power is concentrated in the tech sector has long been a democratic emergency. Anyone discussing AI today must also address its military applications, geopolitical dependencies and the control of critical infrastructure. The fact that individual companies or oligarchs control satellite networks, AI systems or parts of the technology stack is not merely an economic problem, but a political one. Bria is advocating for public digital infrastructure and a broad alliance bringing together states, progressive forces and society. The situation is so serious that it must be handled as a political emergency, she says. -fw
Katrin Rulle