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User warns public bodies risk losing AI control via Microsoft cloud dependence

A user on Mastodon expressed concern that public bodies relying on Microsoft products and cloud services may not have long-term control over their technology. The user suggested that encouraging competitors to build clones of Microsoft products is not a sustainable solution if Microsoft retains design control. The individual emphasized the importance of on-premises options for AI, citing security, budgeting, and control over token generators as key benefits. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about long-term AI control and security for organizations relying on cloud-based solutions.

RANK_REASON The item is a user's opinion on a social media platform regarding technology control and AI.

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User warns public bodies risk losing AI control via Microsoft cloud dependence

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    @ johnleonard It's good that today's issue is, at least visible at Cabinet level - however obvious it has been to any IT person interacting with public bodies.

    @ johnleonard It's good that today's issue is, at least visible at Cabinet level - however obvious it has been to any IT person interacting with public bodies. The issue is the escape plan. To get competitors to build Microsoft product and cloud clones is no long term solution if…