Wednesday, 24 June, 2026
Sovereign Tech: Canadian Startup Backs Break From Foreign AI Providers
By TechShots Studio
Following a US directive that restricted access to Anthropic's AI models, Ivan Zhang, CEO of Canadian AI startup Cohere, urged nations to cut ties with foreign AI providers. He argued that relying heavily on Silicon Valley leaves international businesses vulnerable to abrupt geopolitical shifts. This warning highlights a growing global push for AI sovereignty, urging countries to build self-reliant, localized tech infrastructure.
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