Translated from the German original. Read the original in German.
I am being asked this question more and more in the public sector and by small and mid-sized businesses – because the pressure AI is putting on society, employees and companies is palpable. AI is supposed to deliver value, but sensitive data must not flow unchecked to platforms outside Europe. Opting out is not an option – but neither is blind adoption.
The pragmatic route is never “host everything yourself”. It is a deliberately designed hybrid system with clear rules: a sovereign core for sensitive matters, top-tier external capability for the rest – and control at all times over which data takes which path.
That is exactly why I have written a compact white paper for decision-makers: “Der souveräne KI-Stack” (The Sovereign AI Stack). Light on technology, but with a clear layer model, a reference architecture and a step-by-step plan for a fast, controlled start.
If this is on your agenda, I would welcome a conversation. 👇
