08/10/2024
Own your AI, not just its outputs! The main question is: What do you control when using closed LLM models like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini? 🤔
Answer: You have virtually no control and it's almost certainly a vendor lock-in for your business... or is it?
Usually closed models means that you're:
--> locked into their rules
--> renting AI, not owning AI
--> limited in terms of auditability
--> at risk of data privacy concerns
--> facing compliance challenges (GDPR, HIPAA, EU ACT...)
--> your business becomes dependent on their decisions and pricing
This is a risky gamble, isn't it?
Open (weight) models might require more tuning and resources to achieve the same level of performance (tailored to your specific business problems) as closed models, but they offer greater flexibility and control.
To be clear, I'm not saying you shouldn't use OpenAI (or other closed models) at all. I often use closed models for prototyping. They're great for quick results, but consider the risks before going into production.
GPT (and other closed models) is impressive, but your business needs solutions, not popularity! Do you agree? Open LLMs offer custom solutions tailored to your data and needs, not just rented AI.
Important point: own your AI future. There are different options, but first, let's take this path and start considering possible approaches.
How do you manage this risk in production? Have you considered using open (weight) models in production?