Éric Salobir

Éric Salobir is chairman of the executive committee of the Human Technology Foundation (HTF). A Dominican priest, entrepreneur, and recognized expert in digital ethics, he works at the intersection of technology and the humanities. A graduate of ISC Paris, he began his career at the French Embassy in Prague, in the economic and commercial department, before joining LCL (formerly Crédit Lyonnais) in Paris, where he worked in investment banking. In 2000, he joined the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) and began studying philosophy and theology. Through his various assignments, he developed a keen interest in new media, and later in digital technologies and their societal implications, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. This unique background has led him to serve today as an expert advisor to the Holy See. In 2016, he founded the Human Technology Foundation, an independent think and do tank with an international focus. In this capacity, he advises public and private decision-makers on ethical considerations regarding digital technologies, with a view to greater respect for human rights and the well-being of populations. He is the author of "Dieu et la Silicon Valley", published in 2020. Éric Salobir was named a Knight of the Legion of Honor by decree of the President of the Republic dated July 13, 2023. This distinction was presented to him by the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs.