There is a misconception that stubbornly persists throughout the European digital debate: the equation of sovereignty with autarky. Those who say “European” often reflexively mean “without the others.” Those who demand “independence” think of isolation. But this is a fallacy — and a dangerous one, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence. Sovereignty does not mean doing everything yourself. It means deciding for yourself what you use, how you use it, and under what conditions.