August 11, 2025

[Methodical Minds Blog #2] Sovereign AI

Hi Methodical Minds,

I used to think a bonsai tree was purely organic, just naturally small and perfect. Then I learned every branch is shaped by years of careful control.

Sovereign AI is the same way.

In my latest article, I use this bonsai analogy to explore:

• Policy and Regulation – EU AI Act vs. U.S. approach

• Data Sovereignty – why breaches still happen despite the safeguards

• Technology Control – the irony of relying on global open source for “sovereign” systems

Read the full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/have-you-heard-sovereign-ai-brian-ray-wd0jc

Brian Ray

P.S. This one has real-world examples, quotes, and some prophecy for the future.