Regulating Sovereign AI: Protecting Digital Sovereignty in a Fragmented World
As countries develop domestic AI systems to protect data and reduce dependence on foreign technology, the lack of international governance creates risks including cybersecurity threats, privacy violations, algorithmic bias, and technological inequality. This brief examines these challenges and proposes a multilateral infrastructure hub, a UN Committee on Sovereign AI Assets, and mandatory transparency standards to promote equitable access, protect fundamental rights, and strengthen international cooperation.