POLITICO Tech What is ‘sovereign AI’ anyway?
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Oct 23, 2024 Pablo Chavez, founder of Tech Policy Solutions, dives into the heated topic of ‘sovereign AI,’ a term that ignites conversations about global competition in AI technology. He explores the race between nations, particularly the US and China, to develop advanced AI capabilities, and the critical investments required for this tech arms race. Chavez also examines the implications of national strategies, like those from Taiwan and France, on security and innovation, and how political shifts, like the upcoming U.S. election, may influence AI governance.
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Defining Sovereign AI
- Sovereign AI is a national industrial policy to control AI model development, data, and infrastructure domestically.
- Governments act as market players by creating sovereign AI models and infrastructure, not just regulators.
US-China AI Rivalry Drives Sovereignty
- Sovereign AI competition is fueled by US-China tensions and the rise of generative AI.
- Many countries want to participate actively in AI's future, seeing it as a pivotal technological shift.
Private Sector Leads US AI Investment
- US private sector leads global AI investments with around $200 billion annual spend.
- Government subsidies may focus on expanding access for academics and smaller companies to AI infrastructure.