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Sovereign AI: Why Nations Are Building Their Own Models

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AI's Geopolitical Landscape and Global Competition

This chapter examines the geopolitical implications of artificial intelligence, highlighting the concept of 'hyper centers'—nations with robust computational resources necessary for AI development. It discusses the strategic positioning of nations like Saudi Arabia within the AI race while considering historical parallels to resource distribution during the Industrial Revolution. Focusing on the balance between government and private sector roles in AI regulation, the chapter emphasizes the importance of competition and cooperation in shaping a stable global AI ecosystem.

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