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SUMMARY:Datasciences Corporation Webinar: Navigating the Sovereignty Gap through the Practical Application of AI
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nTOPIC\n\n\nNavigating the Sovereignty Gap through the Practical Application of AI\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER(S)\n\n\nRudolf van der Gryp (Senior Business Development Consultant)\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER(S) BIO\n\n\nRudolf van der Gryp is a seasoned ICT specialist focused on the strategic architecture and implementation of enterprise-grade digital solutions. With a career rooted in infrastructure resilience and data integrity, Rudolf focuses on bridging the Sovereignty Gap in the AI era. He advocates shifting from high-risk, public LLMs to private, institutional ecosystems—leveraging advanced technology to protect intellectual property and ensure data residency compliance. Rudolf provides a pragmatic approach for educational institutions to deploy high-impact AI services.\nRudolf.vandergryp@datasciences.co.za\n\n\n\n\nABSTRACT\n\n\nThis webinar addresses the critical Sovereignty Gap created by global “open” LLMs. We also explore two high-impact use cases in which data sovereignty is critical. The session concludes by highlighting how the right architectural foundation enables the high-performance, secure, and scalable infrastructure required for truly sovereign AI.\n\n\n\n\nPlease extend this invitation to any other interested parties at your university\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://heitsa.tecdev.co.za/events/datascineces17022035-25/
ORGANIZER;CN=Liezel Prophitius:MAILTO:liezel@heitsa.ac.za
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