In Silicon Valley, there are the tech bros—and then there is Meredith Whittaker.After working for more than a decade at Google, she quickly spoke out against surveillance-driven models and questioned the development of generative artificial intelligence.A leading figure in data protection, Whittaker will present her critical reflections on the tech industry and our relationships of dependence on Big Tech. What alternatives are possible? How is the messaging app Signal different?With Meredith Whittaker (Signal, US)Moderation : François Huguet (NEC, FR)