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EP 4: Sovereignty & Data: Protecting Your Edge in 2026
In 2026, trust is currency." 🎙️
In this episode of Zero Shot, James Gauci and Llew Jury move beyond the theory to explain the tangible business impact of data sovereignty. From the shifting world order discussed at Davos to the strategic importance of building a "data moat," we explore how to position your business for the reality of 2026 .
What we cover in this session:
The Sovereign AI Confusion: Demystifying what sovereignty actually means for a business person—from data residency to national capabilities .
The "Accidental Breach": Why pasting sensitive PDFs into public AI models is a legal landmine waiting to happen .
The Return of Local Hardware: James gives us a tour of his local server rack and explains why workstation-class GPUs are the new business essential .
Agentic AI Reality Check: Llew shares his experience with OpenClaw, managing teams via Slack bots, and why we must move cautiously with multi-agent technology .
The Essential AI 6: A practical governance framework to build trust with your customers and regulators .
The Bottom Line: Intelligence is a commodity; your data stack is your only real asset. Don't just "tick the box"—learn how to create a deliberate position in the AI landscape.
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 4: The Anti-Hype AI Business Podcast.
01:32 – Sponsor: Wrangling business tasks with Prompt Cowboy.
02:50 – Changing World Order: Insights from the World Economic Forum.
04:49 – Privacy & Trust: Why "Free" AI means you are the product .
09:04 – Defining Sovereign AI: National vs. Business Autonomy .
11:43 – The Cloud Trap: Data residency and legal risks .
17:08 – Accountability & Governance: The Essential AI 6 .
19:38 – Building your "Data Moat": Strategy over model performance.
31:13 – Local Hardware: Running enterprise AI without leaving the house.
36:31 – Testing OpenClaw & Anthropic 4.6: The arrival of Agentic AI .
42:11 – Takeaways: Autonomy, agency, and the "Trust Moat" .
Connect with the Hosts:
James Gauci: CEO of Cadent.
Llew Jury: Managing Director of Advancer at the AI Agency.
Zero Shot: Follow us on LinkedIn for clarity in a complex landscape.
Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Prompt Cowboy—the fastest way to turn everyday business into automated workflows. They wrangle the hard stuff so you can focus on what matters. Visit promptcowboy.ai to start saving time today.
Produced by Yennia La Rotta.⚡
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By Glass BoxIn 2026, trust is currency." 🎙️
In this episode of Zero Shot, James Gauci and Llew Jury move beyond the theory to explain the tangible business impact of data sovereignty. From the shifting world order discussed at Davos to the strategic importance of building a "data moat," we explore how to position your business for the reality of 2026 .
What we cover in this session:
The Sovereign AI Confusion: Demystifying what sovereignty actually means for a business person—from data residency to national capabilities .
The "Accidental Breach": Why pasting sensitive PDFs into public AI models is a legal landmine waiting to happen .
The Return of Local Hardware: James gives us a tour of his local server rack and explains why workstation-class GPUs are the new business essential .
Agentic AI Reality Check: Llew shares his experience with OpenClaw, managing teams via Slack bots, and why we must move cautiously with multi-agent technology .
The Essential AI 6: A practical governance framework to build trust with your customers and regulators .
The Bottom Line: Intelligence is a commodity; your data stack is your only real asset. Don't just "tick the box"—learn how to create a deliberate position in the AI landscape.
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 4: The Anti-Hype AI Business Podcast.
01:32 – Sponsor: Wrangling business tasks with Prompt Cowboy.
02:50 – Changing World Order: Insights from the World Economic Forum.
04:49 – Privacy & Trust: Why "Free" AI means you are the product .
09:04 – Defining Sovereign AI: National vs. Business Autonomy .
11:43 – The Cloud Trap: Data residency and legal risks .
17:08 – Accountability & Governance: The Essential AI 6 .
19:38 – Building your "Data Moat": Strategy over model performance.
31:13 – Local Hardware: Running enterprise AI without leaving the house.
36:31 – Testing OpenClaw & Anthropic 4.6: The arrival of Agentic AI .
42:11 – Takeaways: Autonomy, agency, and the "Trust Moat" .
Connect with the Hosts:
James Gauci: CEO of Cadent.
Llew Jury: Managing Director of Advancer at the AI Agency.
Zero Shot: Follow us on LinkedIn for clarity in a complex landscape.
Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Prompt Cowboy—the fastest way to turn everyday business into automated workflows. They wrangle the hard stuff so you can focus on what matters. Visit promptcowboy.ai to start saving time today.
Produced by Yennia La Rotta.⚡