Public Intelligence Limited: A Punk Rock Guide to Sovereign AI

In this episode of Data Powered Innovation Jam, we dive into the world of digital sovereignty with Locai Labs co-founder James Wilson. While much of today’s AI ecosystem is dominated by American and Chinese tech giants, Locai Labs is leading a distinctly British rebellion, building sovereign AI models that keep data, control, and innovation closer to home. 

We explore why sovereignty is about far more than where a data centre sits. From protecting sensitive enterprise data and preserving low-resource languages like Welsh, to running AI on local infrastructure powered by renewable energy, Locai Labs is challenging the idea that nations and businesses must “rent intelligence” from global hyperscalers. 

Along the way, we unpack their “Forget-Me-Not” framework for continual learning, the future of expert AI models, and why a team of eight people armed with open-source tools and plenty of audacity believes it can disrupt the AI establishment.

Think less Silicon Valley. More punk rock garage band with GPUs, sovereignty, and a mission to put control back in local hands. 🎸🤖

Guests: James Drayson, Locai Labs UK and James Wilson, AI Ethicist, Capgemini

Hosts: Robert and Marie

Producers: Sudeshna and Arne