According to Sam Altman, OpenAI has partnered with SAP and Microsoft to launch a sovereign cloud offering in Germany, enabling governments to securely leverage OpenAI's frontier AI models (source: @sama on Twitter). This collaboration addresses data sovereignty and regulatory compliance, making it easier for public sector organizations to deploy advanced AI technologies while meeting strict data residency requirements. The initiative signals a significant business opportunity for AI vendors targeting the public sector, as governments increasingly seek secure, compliant AI solutions for critical infrastructure and digital transformation (source: @sama on Twitter).