The focus on sovereign AI is especially critical, given the need for robust digital transformation frameworks and growing international competition around AI.
Some nations are looking to Sovereign AI as a vehicle for regional collaboration. For example, Malaysia will take the chair of ASEAN, an Asian development and cooperation group, in 2025. Sovereign AI can help coalesce regional advantage.
Developing sovereign AI capabilities can stimulate innovation, create job opportunities, and enhance leadership in areas such as digital finance.
Nations can maintain control over their digital infrastructure, reducing reliance on foreign technologies while boosting security, especially in sensitive sectors like finance. Sovereign AI can also help address state-sponsored disinformation.