Tech giants are investing in ‘sovereign AI’ to help Europe cut its dependence on the U.S.

CNBC November 14, 2024
Ryan Browne

Key Points

– Currently, many of the largest large language models, like OpenAI’s GPT and Anthropic’s Claude, use data centers based in the U.S. to store data and process requests via the cloud.

– This has led to concern from politicians and regulators in Europe, who see this dependence on U.S. technology as harmful to the continent’s competitiveness.

– Enter “sovereign” AI: the idea that AI services in a given jurisdiction should be built upon data from within that region so results are grounded in local language and culture.

LISBON, Portugal — Tech giants are increasingly investing in the development of so-called “sovereign” artificial intelligence models as they seek to boost competitiveness by focusing more on local infrastructure.

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