Key facts
- Clients are asking about the origin of AI models used in SAP software.
- Export controls and sovereignty debates now influence AI purchasing decisions.
- SAP embeds over 70 AI models from various providers into its software.
- European demand for sovereign AI alternatives is increasing.
- SAP uses AI models to test its own products for vulnerabilities.
SAP clients are increasingly scrutinizing the origin of artificial intelligence models integrated into their business software, according to CFO Dominik Asam. These concerns, driven by export controls and a growing emphasis on data sovereignty, are now as important as price and performance in technology decisions. Asam noted that clients, particularly government entities, are wary of AI components developed with models from certain regions, such as China. SAP, which embeds over 70 AI models from various providers into its accounting and supply chain software, aims to offer a flexible portfolio to meet these diverse client needs. The company also utilizes advanced AI models to proactively identify and address vulnerabilities in its own products.