Issue AI sovereignty defined as continuous control over systems, data and infrastructure

Summary

IBM gives a working definition of AI sovereignty as the capacity of an organisation to steer and govern its AI systems, data and infrastructure with no gaps in control. The emphasis falls on continuous control rather than on ownership or physical location alone. IBM links the concept to AI resilience, which it says depends on uninterrupted access to technology and data. The definition matters because 93% of executives say sovereignty must enter their 2026 strategy. It frames sovereignty as an operational capability to keep deciding and running AI in any conditions, not just a compliance label.