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  • Nadella redefines sovereignty for AI era, analysts call it smart, self-serving
    January 22, 2026, 11:40 AM EST. Nadella reframes sovereignty for the AI era, arguing control hinges on who manages models, data flows and governance, not where workloads run. Walter, an analyst, says global platforms with deep AI, data and security stacks could become the default foundation, with hyperscalers well-placed to reassure customers via encryption, customer-managed keys, model deployment choices and enterprise governance without regional fragmentation. The framing appears aimed at easing tensions with European regulatory priorities and hyperscaler operating models. Shelly DeMotte Kramer of Kramer & Company notes the comments respond to ongoing regulatory pressure on Microsoft and rivals.