Trusted Data and AI Sovereignty: Building Europe's Foundation for the Future of Public Sector Modernization

The article argues that AI sovereignty for government agencies should prioritize control, governance, and trust over data and decisions rather than focusing solely on infrastructure ownership. It highlights HMRC’s £175 million, 10-year modernization program with Quantexa as an example of sovereign, governed AI at national scale. True AI sovereignty requires maintaining oversight during crises, using explainable and auditable models, and unifying fragmented data into transparent, context-enriched decisions.