Quest: Sovereign Data, Sovereign AI
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Learning |
| Difficulty | Journeyman |
| Points | 75 |
| Deadline | 21 days |
| Evidence | Text + Link |
| Objectives | 5 |
Narrative Context
“Can New Zealand afford not to control its AI destiny?” This question haunts our digital future. Most AI models reflect American and European perspectives—where does that leave Te Reo Māori, Pacific languages, and our bicultural identity? This quest explores the five pillars of AI sovereignty.
Transformation Goal
You will understand the strategic importance of sovereign AI, be able to articulate NZ-specific risks and opportunities, and identify concrete actions for building local capability.
Objectives
Objective 1: The Five Pillars
| Field | Value | |——-|——-| | Points | 15 | | Evidence | Text | | Depends On | — |
Read the guild’s sovereignty article. Summarize each pillar (Data, Infrastructure, Regulatory, Economic, Competitive) in your own words.
Objective 2: Global Examples
| Field | Value | |——-|——-| | Points | 20 | | Evidence | Text + Link | | Depends On | — |
Research two other nations pursuing sovereign AI (e.g., France/Mistral, UAE/Falcon). What can NZ learn from their approaches?
Objective 3: Te Tiriti & AI
| Field | Value | |——-|——-| | Points | 20 | | Evidence | Text | | Depends On | — |
Investigate how Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles might apply to AI governance in NZ. Document at least 3 considerations.
Objective 4: Local Landscape
| Field | Value | |——-|——-| | Points | 10 | | Evidence | Text + Link | | Depends On | — |
Map NZ organizations working on sovereign AI (companies, research groups, government initiatives).
Objective 5: Personal Manifesto
| Field | Value | |——-|——-| | Points | 10 | | Evidence | Text | | Depends On | Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Write a 500-word piece: “What sovereign AI means to me and what I can do about it.”
Resources
- Can New Zealand Afford Not to Control Its AI Destiny?
- Mistral AI
- Technology Innovation Institute (UAE Falcon)
- AI Forum NZ
Design Notes
This quest addresses strategic literacy, ensuring guild members understand the “why” behind sovereign AI, not just the “how.” The Te Tiriti objective reflects NZ’s bicultural context.