AI Is Becoming Public Infrastructure
AI is being integrated into citizen services, public data systems, and policy decision-making. This means it must operate with transparency, accountabiliy, and long-term stability.
Yet, many systems rely on external platforms that limit control.
Building Europe's Sovereign AI Platform
"The AI@EC Platform is leading by example, demonstrating that it is possible to deploy reliable and scalable AI solutions in a transparent and ethical way, in full compliance with the Commission's rules on AI, data protection and security."
— Roberto Sgnaolin, Deputy Head of Unit, Data, AI & Web (DIGIT.B.1)
Why Public Sector AI Is Being Reconsidered?
Dependence on non-European providers
Relying on external platforms creates strategic risks.
Limited transparency into system behavior
Black-box systems make accountability difficult.
Data sovereignty risks
Sensitive public data should not leave your control.
Difficulty aligning with regulation
Meeting EU and national requirements is complex.
Trust Is a Requirement, Not a Feature
Govern systems transparently
Control data residency and infrastructure
Align with EU law and public policy
Ensure long-term independence
From Pilot to Public Infrastructure
Moving from proof of concept to real-world public services requires more than technology. It requires the right foundation.
Where Pilots Struggle
Pilots succeed in isolation
Real deployment requires compliance
Systems must integrate across agencies
Long-term maintainability is critical
What Sovereignty Enables
Ensure auditability and transparency
Deploy across secure environments
Integrate with existing public systems
Architect for governance from day one
The Outcome
Public systems must be built to last,
not rebuilt repeatedly.
Why Sovereignty Matters for Governments
Without sovereignty, public AI depends on external systems.
With it, it serves the public interest.
Why Haystack Agents and RAG Are Different
Haystack is built for controlled, transparent, and modular AI systems in regulated environments
Open Source Foundation
Transparent, auditable, and extensible by design.
Modular Architecture
Avoid lock-in. Adapt systems over time as needs evolve.
Deploy Anywhere
Cloud, sovereign cloud, on-prem, or air-gapped.
Deep Control Over Retrieval
Ensure accuracy, traceability, and explainability.
Agent-Based Systems
Design workflows that reflect public processes.
