IBM, Duality Partner on Sovereign AI Data Controls

IBM, Duality Partner on Sovereign AI Data Controls

By by Miles Jamison
Publication Date: 2026-08-24 15:24:00

  • IBM and Duality Technologies are combining sovereign controls with privacy technology
  • The approach is intended to let AI workloads operate without pooling sensitive source data
  • Organizations can retain control of access, encryption keys and operational records

IBM Sovereign Core and Duality Technologies have partnered to integrate sovereign software controls with privacy-preserving technologies, enabling artificial intelligence and analytics in distributed data environments while maintaining control of sensitive information, IBM said Thursday.

How Does the IBM-Duality Collaboration Support Sovereign AI?

Duality allows approved analytics and AI workloads to interact with protected data within organizations without centralizing or pooling raw information. Meanwhile, IBM Sovereign Core maintains identity, access controls, encryption keys, operational logs and continuous compliance evidence within the customer’s sovereign environment.

IBM noted the approach addresses operational challenges…