tech
April 14, 2026
Countries are spending billions on “sovereign AI” efforts.
Given how fast the frontier is moving, why bother? Tzu Kit Chan, an AI strategist who advises the Malaysian government, told The Guardian countries would be better off beefing up regulations than making tech to compete with US giants.

TL;DR
- Countries are spending billions on 'sovereign AI' efforts.
- An AI strategist advises countries to focus on regulations instead of competing with US tech giants.
- Many businesses are using AI models like ChatGPT or Gemini, not sovereign AI.
- Questions are being raised about whether these investments are a waste of money.
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