Business of Tech: Sovereign or sidelined? The case for Kiwi-controlled AI

Catalyst Cloud co-founder Don Christie. (Image: BusinessDesk)

Thu, 14 Aug 2025

As US tech companies double down on artificial intelligence, pouring billions into new data centres and offering eye-watering compensation packages to secure the best talent, a different path is emerging for New Zealand. Catalyst Cloud co-founder Don Christie returned to The Business of Tech podcast this week to lay out his vision for sovereign AI, one where open-source models and local infrastructure pave the way for the country’s digital future.While Christie welcomes the recent Government effort to devise a national artificial int...

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