Experts warn: Sweden risks becoming a "digital colony"
Sweden is facing a major challenge regarding technology and digitalization. In an opinion piece in Dagens Nyheter, two professors write that the country risks losing control of its digital infrastructure to large foreign companies.
According to the debaters, Sweden has become increasingly dependent on international tech giants. This dependency means that important data and digital services are controlled from other countries, which could have consequences for both security and privacy. They describe the situation as Sweden becoming a "digital colony."
The problem is that Swedish authorities and companies rely heavily on foreign cloud services and platforms. When control over technology moves abroad, it becomes more difficult for Sweden to decide for itself how information is handled and protected.
The debaters are now calling for a more active strategy to strengthen Swedish digital sovereignty. They argue that it is necessary to invest in domestic technology and expertise to reduce dependence on foreign actors.
The issue of digital independence is expected to become an important point in future political discussions. Securing control over digital infrastructure is seen by many experts as a crucial part of Sweden's future security and competitiveness.