Facing the challenges of digital independence, three Perpignan-based tech companies are calling for the creation of LESTAC AI. This cooperative society will serve to build a production and hosting tool for local and secure artificial intelligence solutions.

Artificial intelligence is an essential lever of competitiveness and innovation for businesses. However, dependence on major global platforms raises issues of sovereignty, security, and data control. Aware of these challenges, Adamentis, CBAO, and Mind & Go are launching LESTAC AI, an ambitious project aimed at providing businesses in Pyrénées-Orientales with a local, ethical, and ecological AI infrastructure.

Inspired by the famous Catalan anthem "l'Estaca," a symbol of freedom and independence, LESTAC AI is embedded in a cooperative approach. As a SCIC (collective interest cooperative society), it will allow local businesses to actively participate in its development and benefit from a reliable alternative to the AI solutions of digital giants. Its objective: to ensure data confidentiality, strengthen the technological autonomy of the region, and promote a model of responsible and sustainable innovation.

To mark the launch of LESTAC AI and mobilize economic actors, a conference titled "How to Build Together a Sovereign and Local AI?" will be held on:

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM, in the conference room of the Palais Consulaire in Perpignan.

This event, organized with the help of Mr. Laurent GAUZE, President of the CCI of Pyrénées-Orientales, will bring together several experts:

They will discuss the strategic issues of AI for the department and detail LESTAC AI's action plan. The conference is aimed at leaders, IT experts, and public decision-makers in Pyrénées-Orientales. It will be followed by a cocktail, offering a moment of exchange and networking among participants.

Practical information: 

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM
Location: CCI of Pyrénées-Orientales - Quai de Lattre de Tassigny in Perpignan
Free entry, registration required: https://forms.office.com/e/RQiCUKmEr2

 

Translated from Pyrénées-Orientales : naissance d’une IA souveraine au service des entreprises locales

To better understand

What is a SCIC and what role does it play in local technological development?

A SCIC, or Société Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif, is a legal structure in France that brings together various stakeholders (employees, users, local governments, etc.) around a common project. It aims to meet collective needs and foster local development by allowing stakeholders to participate actively in governance. In a technological context, it provides a framework for projects like LESTAC AI, ensuring transparency, participation, and shared benefits.

What are the geopolitical challenges related to digital independence in the current context of the Pyrénées-Orientales?

In the current context of the Pyrénées-Orientales, the geopolitical challenges related to digital independence include reducing reliance on global tech giants that dominate the data and cloud markets. Local initiatives like LESTAC AI aim to enhance data autonomy and protect digital sovereignty while promoting local economic development. This is crucial for strengthening economic and technological resilience against international pressures and potential cybersecurity threats.