In the first episode of the Sovereign AI Podcast, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, host Maria Axente speaks with David Hogan, Vice President for Enterprise EMEA at NVIDIA, about what it takes to build AI on your own terms.

They explore why Sovereign AI matters for nations and companies, the barriers Europe faces in developing true capability, and what changes when countries build their own “AI factories.” The conversation covers infrastructure, national competitiveness, early success stories, and how governments can ensure control and trust in this new era of intelligence.