To thrive in the AI era, South Africa must move beyond data sovereignty and achieve algorithmic sovereignty—the ability to design, develop, and govern AI systems locally. Without this, we risk dependency on foreign models that misread our languages, cultures, and realities. Economist and tech experts warn: relying on imported AI deepens inequality, limits innovation, and threatens national autonomy.

To thrive in the AI era, South Africa must move beyond data sovereignty and achieve algorithmic sovereignty&mdash;the ability to design, develop, and govern AI systems locally. Without this, we risk dependency on foreign models that misread our languages, cultures, and realities. Economist and tech experts warn: relying on imported AI deepens inequality, limits innovation, and threatens national autonomy.

POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

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