Geopolitical fears drive demand for local cloud and sovereign AI

Concerns over dependence on foreign providers and possible shutdowns are boosting demand for local cloud hosting and sovereign AI in South Africa. PwC says geopolitical shifts affect 45% of surveyed organisations, while Altron reports growing interest in its rand-priced AI factory.

• PwC: geopolitics affects 45% of surveyed African organisations
• Altron sees rising demand for local hosting and sovereign AI
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• AU warns Africa risks regulating AI it does not own