Tech Policy in the Spotlight: Minister for Civil Affairs Erik Slottner on AI, Cybersecurity, and Sweden’s Digital Future
Tech Policy in the Spotlight: Minister for Civil Affairs Erik Slottner on AI, Cybersecurity, and Sweden’s Digital Future
Digitalization has shifted from being a technical issue to – with the rise of AI – transforming not only our tools, but the very way we live and work. This makes political direction more important than ever.
That’s why it’s especially exciting to welcome Erik Slottner, Sweden’s Minister for Civil Affairs – one of the most influential figures in the country’s digital development. We discuss the government’s new digital strategy, the AI Commission’s recommendations, and how politics is handling a pace of change that is faster than ever.
Erik shares insights on:
- And why a state-issued eID and a citizen app could be the next big step
- How Sweden can keep up with digital development that is moving faster than politics
- How political direction is translated into activities and measurable results
- What is required for AI to become a powerful tool – not a risk factor – in the public sector
- Why access to secure digital infrastructure is part of modern defense
A conversation about strategies, opportunities, and dilemmas in a time where technology is both a driving force and a challenge. As always, Tech Royale is hosted by Robin Askelöf, CMO at HiQ.
*The Episode is in Swedish