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AI is no longer science fiction—it’s here, shaping how we think, work, and lead. But here’s the problem: if you don’t own your AI, it owns you. Will Preble, founder of Ascendance and CEO of Covenant Labs, joined me on the podcast to explain why sovereignty is the missing conversation in AI—and how leaders can protect their alignment in a tech-driven future.
Lesson 1: AI Is a Reflection of You
AI is not magic. It reflects the inputs, biases, and choices of its creators. Just as self-work reveals blind spots, AI can mirror back your strengths and weaknesses. Leaders must approach it consciously, not passively.
Lesson 2: Ownership Creates Freedom
Social media taught us the cost of giving away control—our attention, privacy, and even our identity. AI raises the stakes. Owning your data and models isn’t paranoia—it’s protection. Without ownership, you risk letting others define your reality.
Lesson 3: Use AI to Expand, Not Escape
AI should free you from low-value tasks so you can focus on higher-order work—vision, creativity, and presence. But it’s not a solution for self-avoidance. Whether in leadership, faith, or family, ownership means facing your reality head-on.
So What’s the Point?
If AI is the next extension of your mind, then sovereignty is non-negotiable.
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