Sovereign AI is done independently
and without outside interference
Australia’s strategic future depends on sovereign capability.
That means ensuring every layer of AI development and deployment – from data centres, hardware infrastructure, foundational models (like large language models) to the applications we use – is designed, built and deployed by Australian-owned entities. Which is not the case right now.
The risks of that are staggering. We are reliant on other countries for technology that we could be denied or have restricted access to at any moment. Similarly, most foundational AI model interactions (inferences) are not being processed in Australia. Our data is literally drifting offshore.
We want more for Australia. At Sovereign Australia AI, we believe that our country needs foundational capability at a truly sovereign level. Which is why we’re building Australia’s largest foundational language model (LLM).
The four layers of a sovereign AI
Securing Australia’s
sustainable
leadership for the
long term
To ensure Australia remains the leading force it is today, we’re delivering
AI sovereign foundations that serve our critical industries.
Legal, healthcare, finance, education, national security, transport and more.
These sectors need models that understand Australian voices, contexts
and values – delivered securely, at scale and onshore.
Secure, Australian-hosted and Australian-processed data
Long-term viability of Australia and Australian business
Locally governed to comply with Australian laws and guidelines
Built for integration across government and industry
Uninterrupted productivity – no offshore dependencies
Built to support Australian values and beliefs
Getting a head
start with Australia’s
foundational AI
model
Our first model is named Ginan after the smallest star in the Southern
Cross constellation. True to its name, it’s small, but mighty. And it’s also
going to be free and open source.
It’s our way of supporting Australia’s digital sovereignty while we’re rolling
out Australis LLM.
The right Aussies
behind the right
mission
Sovereign Australia AI is led by experts with deep technical and AI industry experience. We’re also supported by a panel of advisors from industry, government and academia to ensure an ethical and measured approach to foundational models for our key sectors.
Partners in progress
