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November 2026 1 note

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Who owns the North East's AI economy?

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Doug discusses the North East's AI economy, questioning who will own it and whether the region is ambitious enough. He argues that hosting infrastructure, such as data centres, is not the same as owning opportunity, and that the region should focus on building local ownership and control over its economy. Doug suggests that the North East should invest in its everyday economy and pursue digital sovereignty to create a more equitable and locally-controlled AI economy.

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