Why Europe Needs Sovereign AI Cloud Infrastructure
The Sovereignty Gap
Today, over 80% of European cloud infrastructure is controlled by three US hyperscalers: AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. For general computing, this may be acceptable. For AI — where data is the product — it creates a fundamental sovereignty problem.
The Strategic Risks
Data Sovereignty: When European AI models are trained and deployed on US infrastructure, the data is subject to US jurisdiction, including the CLOUD Act, which allows US authorities to access data stored by US companies regardless of where it's physically located.
Economic Dependency: Europe's AI industry cannot thrive if it depends entirely on foreign infrastructure. The value chain must include European-owned compute capacity.
Regulatory Compliance: The EU AI Act and GDPR create specific requirements that are difficult to guarantee on infrastructure controlled by non-European entities.
The AIGB Approach
AI Green Bytes is building the infrastructure layer that Europe needs:
- European-owned: Incorporated and operated within the EU
- Distributed: Planned edge-near deployment across 16 sites in 12 European countries
- Compliant: GDPR and EU AI Act native from day one
- Sustainable: Setting new standards for green AI infrastructure
The Market Opportunity
The European AI infrastructure market is projected to reach €50 billion by 2030. Currently, most of this spending flows to US providers. By building sovereign alternatives, we can capture a significant share while strengthening Europe's technological independence.
A Call to Action
European AI companies, governments, and investors must prioritise sovereign infrastructure. The decisions we make today will determine whether Europe is a leader or a follower in the AI era.