What is Indigenous AI sovereignty?

Short Answer #

Indigenous AI sovereignty refers to the ability of Indigenous Peoples to influence and govern how artificial intelligence interacts with their languages, cultures, knowledge systems, and data.

Expanded Answer #

AI sovereignty extends principles of Indigenous Data Sovereignty into emerging technologies. It asks important questions such as:

• Who controls AI development?
• Who determines acceptable uses?
• Who benefits from outcomes?
• Who governs future applications?

The concept recognizes that language technology should not be separated from broader questions of community authority and self-determination. As AI becomes increasingly influential, these discussions are likely to become more important rather than less important.