When companies embraced generative AI, they traded control for capability. Now, as AI becomes integral to daily operations, that bargain is up for renegotiation.

The stakes are high: with data seen as a new form of intellectual property, executives fear losing their competitive edge if they rely on third-party models.

Kevin Dallas from EDB notes that 70% of global executives believe sovereignty over data and AI systems is essential. This shift towards self-reliance reflects a broader policy discussion about national AI infrastructure.

NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang echoed this call for autonomy, suggesting every country should develop its own AI models, leveraging unique cultural resources.