Digital Sovereignty for AI: What "Sovereignty" Actually Means at the Hardware Layer

Quick Answer : "Digital sovereignty" in AI isn't about where your servers are. It's about who can access your data while it's being processed. Most "sovereign AI" solutions just move the problem — your data still sits unencrypted in GPU memory, readable by any compromised hypervisor. Real sovereignty requires hardware-level isolation. Intel TDX enclaves on H200 GPUs cost $3.60/hr — 74% less than Azure's DIY alternative. The French government just blocked DeepSeek from government devices. Italy o