India, May 1 -- The growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across telecom networks is driving a fundamental shift in how data is stored, processed and governed. Increasingly, telecom operators are exploring sovereign AI infrastructure,systems designed to keep data, computing resources and AI capabilities within national or regional boundaries. At the heart of this transition lies the principle of data localisation, which is becoming central to both regulatory compliance and network strategy.

For years, AI development relied heavily on centralised, global cloud infrastructure. However, this model is evolving as governments and enterprises seek greater control over data flows and digital assets. Sovereign AI refers to infrastruct...