Ensuring sovereign ai from the perspective of the general economic theory of strategizing

Oleksandr S. Vyshnevskyi, Maryna S. Bozhyk, Taras O. Gulchuk

Abstract


The article explores digital sovereignty for small nations in the AI era. Using General Economic Theory of Strategizing (GETS), it justifies aligning interests between governments and global platforms. Key AI factors (energy, power, big data, and algo-rithms) are analyzed, identifying data scarcity as the primary challenge. A mechanism is proposed: trading market access for technology and investment. The study justifies regional digital alliances and local protectionism to pool resources. Scientific novelty lies in applying GETS to model state and platform-based TNCs interactions. This strategy shifts countries from pas-sive consumers to active competitors, enhancing sovereignty through proactive big data management.


Keywords


General Economic Theory of Strategizing (GETS), AI, digital sovereignty, regional digital alliances, local protectionism, platform-based TNCs

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Received: 10.04.2026

Accepted: 13.05.2026

Published: 29.06.2026




DOI: https://doi.org/10.15407/econindustry2026.02.023

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