“In the age of artificial intelligence, sovereignty is no longer defined by borders on a map, but by bits in a data center. Those who control AI will shape the future; those who depend on others’ AI will have their futures shaped for them.”
This isn’t science fiction. This is the new reality for every government and enterprise in 2025. You know AI is critical, and you’ve heard the term “AI Sovereignty.” You may have even used a basic framework or checklist to assess your position.
But the truth is that your current approach is probably failing.
Measuring AI sovereignty isn’t a simple box-ticking exercise. It’s a complex, dynamic challenge that requires a sophisticated, quantitative, and strategic tool. Relying on a basic checklist makes you blind to the real risks.
You’re more vulnerable than you think
Most organizations today operate with a dangerous “sovereignty deficit.” They prioritize short-term performance and cost savings, unknowingly sacrificing the autonomy and resilience that are critical for long-term survival. They are dependent on foreign cloud providers, proprietary models, and opaque supply chains, creating systemic vulnerabilities that will only become apparent when it’s too late.
This is a clear and present danger to your economic competitiveness, national security, and strategic independence.
Why existing frameworks fall short
The tools for measuring AI sovereignty have been woefully inadequate. Most are little more than qualitative checklists that fail to capture the complexity of the issue. That is, until now. . .
Let’s be blunt, here’s how they stack up against a real solution.
The difference is stark. Existing frameworks are static, qualitative, and lack the features needed for genuine strategic insight. They tell you if you’re doing something, but not how well you’re doing it, what you should do next, or what will happen if you don’t.
Introducing the EIGENVECTOR AI Sovereignty Index (ASI), the new gold standard
At EIGENVECTOR research, we’ve developed the solution, The AI Sovereignty Index (ASI). This isn’t another checklist. It’s the world’s first comprehensive, quantitative, and scientifically validated framework for measuring and managing AI sovereignty.
The ASI is built on a foundation of academic rigor and real-world applicability, providing a complete, 360-degree view of your sovereignty posture.
What makes the ASI the undisputed gold standard is that it’s the only framework that offers:
1.Comprehensive Coverage (2.6x More Indicators): With 52 indicators across 5 pillars, we measure everything that matters, from your data lifecycle to your talent pipeline.
2.Quantitative Precision: We provide a 0-100 score, not a vague “yes/no.” This enables benchmarking, tracking progress, and setting concrete targets.
3.Scientific Rigor: Our methodology is compliant with OECD best practices and has been statistically validated, ensuring the results are reliable and defensible.
4.Actionable Insights: The ASI doesn’t just give you a score; it tells you what to do next. Our Causal Impact Analysis identifies the specific interventions that will give you the highest return on investment.
5.Future-Proof Strategy: We are the only framework with Geopolitical Stress Testing and Temporal Forecasting. We simulate the impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, or a cloud provider exit, and we forecast your sovereignty trajectory over time.
It’s not a Score, it’s a strategy
The most groundbreaking contribution of the ASI is a new theoretical framework: The Sovereignty Trilemma. It proves that any organization can only ever optimize for two of the following three things: Performance, Autonomy, or Cost Efficiency.
This trilemma forces you to make explicit strategic choices. Do you want the best-performing models at the lowest cost, sacrificing autonomy? Or do you invest in autonomy and performance, accepting a higher cost? The ASI helps you navigate these trade-offs intelligently.
The ASI takes you on a complete journey from measurement to strategic action.
A clear return on investment
Investing in sovereignty isn’t just a defensive move; it’s a value-creating one. Our framework includes an Economic Impact Quantification feature that calculates the Net Present Value (NPV) of improving your sovereignty score. For a typical organization, a 10-point improvement in ASI score can generate €39.8 million in NPV by reducing risks and unlocking new opportunities.
The value you get from a true assessment is orders of magnitude greater than a basic checklist.
Stop guessing. Start measuring.
The era of ambiguity is over. You can no longer afford to guess about your AI sovereignty. The risks are too high, and the opportunities are too great.
The EIGENVECTOR AI Sovereignty Index is the compass you need to navigate the new geopolitical landscape of artificial intelligence. It is the only tool that provides the clarity, rigor, and strategic insight required to build a truly sovereign AI future.
Is your organization ready to move beyond the checklist?
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