# Global pursuit of sovereign AI and infrastructure > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-global-ai-boom-massive-funding-new-policies-and-growing-economic-impact > Updated: 2026-08-19T13:05:52.000Z. Sources: 252. Developments: 66. Global efforts to establish technological sovereignty through artificial intelligence (AI) are accelerating, characterized by massive infrastructure investments and evolving regulatory frameworks. In Europe, the implementation of the EU AI Act has seen key high-risk compliance obligations postponed to 2027 and 2028. To bolster digital sovereignty, Spain is aggressively pursuing AI infrastructure, including a €719 million bid for an EU AI gigafactory and significant investments in data centers and semiconductor development via Openchip. Germany is similarly focusing on industrial AI and expanding its computing capacity, with plans to quadruple AI-specific capacity by 2030 and the establishment of a dedicated AI Security Institute to manage emerging risks. Other nations are pursuing strategic AI roadmaps. Israel has approved a national strategy to become a global AI superpower, while the United Arab Emirates is integrating "agentic" AI into government services. India is positioning itself as a technology leader through large-scale investments in semiconductors and clean energy, alongside strategic partnerships with Nordic nations to co-author AI norms. As adoption grows, the focus is shifting toward addressing the AI skills gap, managing "shadow AI" within organizations, and developing robust cybersecurity measures to counter AI-driven threats. The transition is increasingly marked by a move toward "agentic" systems and the need for disciplined governance to ensure ethical and secure deployment across public and private sectors. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Germany debates AI safety hosting and labor market impacts Germany faces diverse AI challenges, including a competition to host a national AI Safety Institute in Munich and research showing AI's potential to suppress digital wages and impact entry-level employment. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-etf-market-expands-with-new-ai-and-technology-funds ### 2026-08-14: Germany hosts major summits on AI regulation and digital forensics Germany hosts major technology events in Bremen and Hann. Münden, focusing on AI applications in law enforcement, cybersecurity, the EU AI Act, and the deployment of safe AI agents in public services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-hosts-major-summits-on-ai-regulation-and-digital-forensics ### 2026-08-10: Germany seeks leadership in industrial AI through manufacturing data CDU politician Katherina Reiche argues Germany can lead in industrial AI by leveraging its manufacturing depth and complex production data rather than competing in general large language models. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-seeks-leadership-in-industrial-ai-through-manufacturing-data ### 2026-07-21: Germany plans to quadruple AI computing capacity by 2030, says Digital Minister Wildberger Germany's Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger announced a strategy to double overall data‑center capacity and quadruple AI‑specific computing power by 2030, with 28 measures to speed approvals and attract new, 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-plans-to-quadruple-ai-computing-capacity-by-2030-says-digital-minister-wildberger ### 2026-07-18: EU Advances AI Gigafactories as CMMI Unveils Governance Model The EU will approve the call for AI gigafactory projects, with Spain's €4.5 bn consortium competing alongside France, Germany and Italy, while CMMI launches a new AI governance model to help firms meet EU rules 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-advances-ai-gigafactories-as-cmmi-unveils-governance-model ### 2026-07-17: Madrid government expands AI partnership with Samsung and boosts €15 million funding for regional projects Madrid deepens AI ties with Samsung while allocating €15 million to 132 AI projects for SMEs and €7 million for digital training, aiming to modernise public services and boost regional competitiveness. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madrid-invests-in-ai-and-digital-platforms-to-modernize-public-services ### 2026-07-16: Germany pushes AI deployment and critical‑infrastructure resilience under new tech agendas Germany launched its Hightech Agenda 2025 to boost AI industrialisation and held the KRITIS 2026 conference to strengthen critical‑infrastructure resilience under new NIS‑2 and KRITIS legislation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-pushes-ai-deployment-and-criticalinfrastructure-resilience-under-new-tech-agendas ### 2026-07-10: Submer Group to invest up to €1.5 bn in AI data centre at Flix, Spain Submer Group will invest up to €1.5 bn to build an AI data centre in Flix, Spain, creating up to 150 high‑skill jobs and using immersion cooling, with full operation expected by 2029. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/submer-group-invests-1bn-in-ai-data-centre-at-flix-spain ### 2026-07-10: German AI Act Implementation Gains TÜV Support Germany advances its AI Act implementation law with TÜV backing a unified oversight at the Bundesnetzagentur, while experts warn the EU AI Act impacts many more German firms than expected, highlighting gaps in 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-ai-act-implementation-gains-tv-support ### 2026-07-09: Spain pours billions into AI data centers and computing infrastructure Spain launches a €719 million AI computing gigafactory and sees over €7 billion of private AI data‑centre investments in Madrid and Tarragona, while also rolling out regional health‑AI projects and a new health 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-earmarks-719-million-for-ai-computing-gigafactory-and-launches-national-ai-health-initiatives ### 2026-07-08: Germany Accelerates AI Adoption with Government Taskforce, Funding and Regulatory Changes Germany boosts AI with a new taskforce, relaxed data‑centre rules, BAFA SME funding and sector events, while firms address data‑sovereignty and agentic AI challenges. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germanys-ai-push-connects-human-expertise-to-autonomous-agents-and-offers-public-workshops ### 2026-07-07: Germany advances cyber defence as AI-driven attacks rise Germany plans an active cyber‑defence law as AI‑driven ransomware rises, while a joint Europol‑Microsoft operation shut down 200 malicious servers and protected 18,000 victims. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-advances-cyber-defence-as-ai-driven-attacks-rise ### 2026-07-01: Spain advances AI sovereignty with Guardianes defence network and gigafactory bid Spain has started the GUARDIANES defence AI network (€5.99 M) and its consortium has bid for an EU AI gigafactory in Móra la Nova, seeking €3‑5 B in investment. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-launches-ai-gigafactory-consortium-in-mra-la-nova-with-15-bn-initial-funding ### 2026-06-29: Spain injects €115 million into Openchip to boost AI chip development Spain and Catalonia approve a €115 million investment in Openchip to develop AI chips and enhance European tech autonomy, with private funding to follow. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-injects-115-million-into-openchip-to-boost-ai-chip-development ### 2026-06-29: Germany advances migration IT infrastructure and AI legislation Germany finished a large IT migration for BAMF to ITZBund’s data centre and is drafting a law to permit AI use across its migration administration, sparking privacy concerns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-advances-migration-it-infrastructure-and-ai-legislation ### 2026-06-26: Andalusia expands innovation network and backs new next‑gen data centre CTA opens its membership to all innovation‑focused entities and appoints Leonardo Bueno as director, while Andalusia’s Junta backs the SP01 next‑gen data centre in Escúzar as an AI hub. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusia-expands-innovation-network-and-backs-new-nextgen-data-centre ### 2026-06-25: Germany strengthens digital defence with new AI institute and coordinated cyber agencies Germany creates a new AI security institute and expands coordinated cyber‑defence bodies to tackle ransomware, espionage and hybrid threats. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-strengthens-digital-defence-with-new-ai-institute-and-coordinated-cyber-agencies ### 2026-06-25: Spain and EU Secure Funding for First European AI Gigafactory Spain pledged €300 million to EuroHPC to help host an EU AI gigafactory, while TensorX and Solstice unveiled a $1 billion financing facility and aiUSX asset to fund AI hardware and data‑centre build‑out across 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-and-eu-secure-funding-for-first-european-ai-gigafactory ### 2026-06-25: Spain's DigitalES Summit 2026 Highlights Tech Sovereignty and AI Spain's DigitalES Summit 2026 stressed tech sovereignty, network upgrades, and AI‑driven innovation to boost sustainable growth. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-digitales-summit-2026-highlights-tech-sovereignty-and-ai ### 2026-06-23: Spain pushes digital transformation with telecom awards, chip investment and new coverage rules Spain's digital agenda advances with telecom awards, a €24.5 m photonic‑chip investment, a call for STEM talent, and a law mandating four‑hour mobile coverage during power cuts. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-invests-1315-million-in-ai-and-photonics-firms-to-boost-tech-sovereignty ### 2026-06-23: Spain approves €300 million for EuroHPC AI gigafactory bid Spain's Council of Ministers approved a €300 million contribution to EuroHPC to help the country compete for an EU AI gigafactory, complementing a €720 million consortium investment and building on existing HPC 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-approves-300-million-for-eurohpc-ai-gigafactory-bid ### 2026-06-23: Lithuania Launches National AI Factory Initiative Lithuania is establishing the LitAI factory with €130 million state funding and EU co‑financing, while SAP warns that many local firms face data and integration challenges in adopting AI. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuania-launches-national-ai-factory-initiative ### 2026-06-23: Spain approves €430 million AI and chip investment, Peru launches AI advisory platform Spain earmarks over €430 million for AI and chip projects, while Peru rolls out a free WhatsApp AI advisor for micro‑businesses and producers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-approves-430-million-ai-and-chip-investment-peru-launches-ai-advisory-platform ### 2026-06-20: DigitalES Summit 2024 gathers Spain's tech leaders in Madrid The DigitalES Summit in Madrid (24‑25 June) convened Spanish and EU officials, telecom executives and tech leaders to discuss AI, digital infrastructure, sovereignty and cybersecurity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/digitales-summit-2024-gathers-spains-tech-leaders-in-madrid ### 2026-06-19: Cantabria and Asturias Announce €475,000 in Grants for Retail Promotion and Circular Economy Cantabria launches €250 k grants for local retail initiatives, while Asturias offers €225 k to SMEs for circular‑economy projects, both aiming to boost regional economies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cantabria-and-asturias-announce-475000-in-grants-for-retail-promotion-and-circular-economy ### 2026-06-19: EU AI Act Sets AI‑Generated Content Labeling Rules Effective August 2026 From August 2026 EU firms must label AI‑generated content, with deepfakes and public‑interest material needing visible tags; a voluntary playbook offers guidance, and non‑compliance can lead to fines up to €35 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-ai-act-pushes-ki-labeling-deadline-to-dec-2026-reshaping-ai-compliance ### 2026-06-19: European Commission Deploys AI Tool to Assess EU Accession Candidates The EU Commission’s DG for Enlargement has introduced an internal AI system, GPT@EC, to assess legal compliance of accession candidates amid a surge in applications, prompting both efficiency hopes and concerns 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-commission-deploys-ai-tool-to-assess-eu-accession-candidates ### 2026-06-18: Germany drives sovereign AI infrastructure as US limits access to advanced models Germany and the EU launch multiple initiatives—AI security institute, quantum‑secure AI demo, €50 bn compute plan, and EuroHPC access—to build sovereign AI capacity as US export bans expose Europe’s reliance on 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-ai-projects-showcase-quantumsecure-cloud-model-and-smarter-event-search ### 2026-06-18: Spain allocates €719 million for AI gigafactory project Spain will spend €719 million on a public‑private AI gigafactory in Tarragona and Madrid, boosting sovereign compute capacity and joining the EU InvestAI programme. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-allocates-719-million-for-ai-gigafactory-project ### 2026-06-17: Australia sets AI governance deadlines for businesses and government finance From Dec 10 2026 Australian firms must disclose AI-driven decisions under new Privacy Act rules, while the Finance Department imposes strict AI use, data‑classification and record‑keeping guidance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-sets-ai-governance-deadlines-for-businesses-and-government-finance ### 2026-06-17: EU postpones high‑risk AI obligations and bans deepfake nudifier apps EU Parliament delays high‑risk AI rules to Dec 2027/2028, sets a Dec 2026 deadline for AI content labeling, bans deepfake nudifier apps, and faces criticism for weakened safeguards; a Brussels summit will focus 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/london-ai-womens-health-summit-highlights-responsible-innovation ### 2026-06-16: European firms grapple with AI skills gap and new regulations German and European firms face a large AI skills gap, new EU AI‑Act deadlines, and a dual‑track labor market, while Chinese AI rules force local partnerships for EU companies. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-delays-highrisk-ai-act-compliance-deadlines-to-20272028 ### 2026-06-16: Cantabria unveils €80 million youth employment plan and €1.3 million automotive training funding Cantabria announced an €80 million youth jobs plan, a startup summit for 100 firms, and €1.3 million for automotive sector training. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cantabria-start-in-cantabria-summit-boosts-startup-funding-and-ai-collaboration ### 2026-06-14: German AI Tool Boosts GDPR Compliance Efficiency German AI software automates GDPR documentation, cutting manual work by up to 75 % while keeping legal oversight, and supports compliance with new EU AI regulations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-ai-tool-boosts-gdpr-compliance-efficiency ### 2026-06-11: Mexico AI Forum Highlights Human Talent While AMD CEO Calls for Caution Mexico's IAB Conecta 2026 stressed human talent in AI, while AMD CEO Lisa Su warned AI can't choose problems and announced a $100 bn compute deal with OpenAI and Meta. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-ai-forum-highlights-human-talent-while-amd-ceo-calls-for-caution ### 2026-06-11: India and Finland deepen strategic partnership as Jaishankar discusses AI and 6G India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar met Finland’s Elina Valtonen, pledging deeper trade and cooperation on AI, 6G, semiconductors and critical minerals, while reiterating India’s neutral stance on the Ukraine 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-finland-deepen-strategic-partnership-as-jaishankar-discusses-ai-and-6g ### 2026-06-11: Poland's Sejm passes AI law establishing new oversight commission Poland's Sejm approved an AI law mirroring the EU AI Act, creating the KRiBSI oversight commission, granting it audit and enforcement powers, and introducing regulatory sandboxes. The bill passed 421‑3‑18 and S 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polands-sejm-passes-ai-law-establishing-new-oversight-commission ### 2026-06-11: Germany adopts AI implementation law and exempts industrial AI Germany passed an AI Implementation Act with limited coordination powers and added an evaluation mechanism, while Chancellor Merz exempted industrial AI from EU rules to aid the machine‑tool sector. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-enacts-ai-implementation-act-and-exempts-industrial-ai-for-manufacturers ### 2026-06-11: OpenAI opens new European hub in Madrid to boost AI collaboration OpenAI is opening a Madrid hub to strengthen ties with Spanish researchers, firms and the public sector, part of its broader European expansion and backed by government officials. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/openai-launches-new-madrid-hub-to-expand-ai-presence-in-spain ### 2026-06-10: Mexico's AI Initiatives Boost SMEs and Human Resources Sector Meta‑incMTY’s AI accelerator crowns top Mexican SMEs, while Chihuahua’s HR Forum will explore AI’s role in talent, compliance and US‑Mexico trade impacts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-ai-initiatives-boost-smes-and-human-resources-sector ### 2026-06-09: Dubai Police Sets AI-Driven Digital Transformation Roadmap Dubai Police’s AI Council approved a plan to digitise 50 % of processes, set up a digital governance framework, and expand automation, aligning with the emirate’s smart‑government vision. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dubai-police-sets-ai-driven-digital-transformation-roadmap ### 2026-06-09: Málaga hosts DES 2026, Europe’s largest AI and digital tech summit DES 2026 in Málaga gathered 15,000 tech leaders, 706 AI‑focused innovations and is expected to boost the local economy by over €30 million, while highlighting European AI ethics and digital investment. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlaga-hosts-des-2026-ai-and-digital-enterprise-show-targeting-30-million-economic-boost ### 2026-06-08: Germany establishes AI Security Institute Germany's National Security Council approved an AI Security Institute to assess AI model risks, coordinate standards internationally, and bolster crisis‑supply legislation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-establishes-ai-security-institute ### 2026-06-08: AI expansion in Spain: Granada foundation opens Ceuta hub as Innovasur reports 30% revenue rise Spain’s AI Granada Foundation opens a Ceuta hub in July, while Innovasur reports €40 million revenue for 2025, a 30 % rise, and pivots toward its own AI products. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ai-expansion-in-spain-granada-foundation-opens-ceuta-hub-as-innovasur-reports-30-revenue-rise ### 2026-06-03: EU postpones high‑risk AI Act deadline to December 2027 The EU has delayed the high‑risk AI Act deadline to Dec 2027, keeping steep fines while firms still grapple with shadow AI and the need for robust audit‑trail systems. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-postpones-highrisk-ai-act-deadline-to-december-2027 ### 2026-05-31: India Shifts from Technology Follower to Leader Under Modi India says it has become a technology leader under Modi, citing growth in space, AI, quantum and other frontier sectors, with a space economy valued around USD 9 billion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-shifts-from-technology-follower-to-leader-under-modi ### 2026-05-23: India accelerates semiconductor and clean‑energy push following Modi’s global tour Modi says India aims for developed status by 2047, boosting semiconductor, clean‑energy and youth jobs, while new deals with Sweden, Norway, Italy, UAE and the Netherlands expand tech and green partnerships. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-accelerates-semiconductor-and-cleanenergy-push-following-modis-global-tour ### 2026-05-22: India and Nordic nations cement AI and green‑tech partnership at Oslo summit India and the Nordic states launched a strategic AI and green‑tech partnership at the Oslo summit, stressing joint governance, supply‑chain diversification and climate cooperation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-nordic-nations-cement-ai-and-greentech-partnership-at-oslo-summit ### 2026-05-20: India and Nordic Nations Forge Green Tech and Defence Pact at Oslo Summit India and Nordic countries at Oslo summit pledged green tech, defence, and anti‑terror cooperation, launching a strategic partnership. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-nordic-nations-forge-green-tech-and-defence-pact-at-oslo-summit ### 2026-05-18: Indian garment workers provide data for AI robots; near‑vision glasses raise productivity Indian garment workers film tasks for AI training; near‑vision glasses boost their productivity, study shows. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-garment-workers-provide-data-for-ai-robots-nearvision-glasses-raise-productivity ### 2026-05-16: Israel approves national AI strategy to become global superpower Israel launches a national AI plan focusing on talent, GPU resources and incubators to become a global AI leader. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israel-approves-national-ai-plan-to-boost-talent-supercomputing-and-incubators ### 2026-05-16: Uttar Pradesh launches AI City and mission in Lucknow under Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh rolls out a ₹368 cr AI City and ₹225 cr AI Mission in Lucknow, aiming to become India’s AI hub. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uttar-pradesh-launches-ai-city-and-mission-in-lucknow-under-yogi-adityanath ### 2026-05-14: Polish defence firms to deliver SAN anti‑drone system under EU SAFE programme Poland will field the SAN anti‑drone system by 2026, funded by EU SAFE, while the programme opens export markets like Romania for Polish defence gear. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-defence-firms-to-deliver-san-antidrone-system-under-eu-safe-programme ### 2026-05-14: EU AI Act Passed, Key High‑Risk Requirements Delayed to 2027‑2028 EU AI Act passes; high‑risk AI rules postponed to 2027‑2028, transparency duties start Aug 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-ai-act-passed-key-highrisk-requirements-delayed-to-20272028 ### 2026-05-13: Spain boosts AI and cybersecurity spending as budget faces Iran war and inflation pressures Spain's budget tackles Iran war, inflation, AI for SMEs and a €46M regional cyber‑security push. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-boosts-ai-and-cybersecurity-spending-as-budget-faces-iran-war-and-inflation-pressures ### 2026-05-13: United Arab Emirates expands AI use in government services and consumer shopping UAE moves to embed AI in half its government services and sees 54% of shoppers open to AI shopping assistants, despite privacy concerns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-arab-emirates-expands-ai-use-in-government-services-and-consumer-shopping ### 2026-05-12: Mexico accelerates competency‑based hiring and AI skill training initiatives Mexico tackles skill gaps with competency‑based hiring models and a BSI‑Coursera AI training partnership. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-accelerates-competencybased-hiring-and-ai-skill-training-initiatives ### 2026-05-12: Málaga data‑center project secured with €1.257 bn investment, declared strategic by Andalusian government Andalusia declares a €1.257 bn data‑center project in Málaga strategic, creating hundreds of jobs as the city prepares for a major AI summit. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlaga-datacenter-project-secured-with-1257-bn-investment-declared-strategic-by-andalusian-government ### 2026-05-06: EU Rolls Out Major Funding Boosts for Biotech and AI Innovation EU funds new biotech and AI programmes to boost tech sovereignty, with 300 m zł for Polish biotech and €125 m for German AI research. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-rolls-out-major-funding-boosts-for-biotech-and-ai-innovation ### 2026-05-05: UAE unveils AED 180 billion industrial procurement push, calls for domestic AI investment UAE launches AED 180 billion procurement drive and urges domestic investors to back AI‑driven manufacturing. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-unveils-aed-180-billion-industrial-procurement-push-calls-for-domestic-ai-investment ### 2026-05-05: Mexico launches first AI Factory to train 10,000 AI experts for tech sovereignty Mexico inaugurated its AI Factory and graduated 10,000 AI experts to boost tech sovereignty. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-launches-first-ai-factory-to-train-10000-ai-experts-for-tech-sovereignty ### 2026-05-03: Polish Military to Use EU SAFE Loan for Supercomputer AI Training Poland will use a 5.1 bn PLN SAFE loan to buy supercomputers for military AI training and related edge‑AI tools. 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-military-to-use-eu-safe-loan-for-supercomputer-ai-training ### 2026-05-02: Sarawak Premier Abang Johari pushes AI campus and talent development for future workforce Sarawak Premier urges AI‑focused education and unveils a new AI Data Campus to boost the state’s tech economy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarawak-premier-abang-johari-pushes-ai-campus-and-talent-development-for-future-workforce ### 2026-04-29: Maharashtra unveils ₹10,000 crore AI policy to boost skills and research Maharashtra approves ₹10,000 crore AI policy to train 200,000 people and advance AI R&D under India AI Mission. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-unveils-10000-crore-ai-policy-to-boost-skills-and-research ### 2026-04-18: Expertos españoles destacan la inteligencia artificial en defensa y su accesibilidad España debate IA como herramienta de defensa y accesibilidad, con un libro-guía y el proyecto ALIA. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/expertos-espaoles-destacan-la-inteligencia-artificial-en-defensa-y-su-accesibilidad ### 2026-04-17: UK pursues sovereign AI strategy to reduce Big Tech dependence UK backs a £500m AI fund and a sovereign AI strategy to curb Big Tech influence and drive post-Brexit economic renewal. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-pursues-sovereign-ai-strategy-to-reduce-big-tech-dependence --- Cite as: Global pursuit of sovereign AI and infrastructure. 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