We Call It African Tech But the Stack Says Otherwise

The article highlights a critical issue facing African AI startups: despite localizing their products, they heavily rely on foreign tech infrastructure. This dependency threatens long-term AI sovereignty for the continent. The crux of the problem is that these startups often overlook the importance of owning their data layer and designing flexible architectures to avoid vendor lock-in. This dependency not only hampers innovation but also risks losing control over crucial data and technological advancements.