Artificial intelligence – an innovation booster with downsides
The term “GenAI” is on everyone’s lips. New AI technologies promise revolutionary leaps in efficiency in areas such as automation, customer service and data analysis. However, companies that work with sensitive data are left with a dilemma: how can they harness the benefits of generative AI without compromising data protection, security or regulatory requirements, such as those of the GDPR or the EU AI Act?
The reality: shadow AI and loss of control
Employees are increasingly using tools such as ChatGPT or other publicly available AI applications independently – without IT approval. This “shadow AI” carries significant risks: sensitive data may end up in someone else’s hands or be used to hone external AI models. Due to the exponential growth in the use of AI, the amount of sensitive data entered (accidentally) by professionals is likely to continue to increase sharply. In turn, this exacerbates the issues of loss of control and shadow AI.
The requirements: control, compliance and scalability
What companies and public authorities need today is a flexible, scalable and, above all, secure AI platform that:
- Guarantees full control over the data
- Meets all the relevant security certification and compliance requirements
- Remains open and expandable
Why? Because people working with AI cannot run the risk of private data becoming public training material.
The solution: SUSE AI – open-source, yet enterprise-ready
With SUSE AI, SUSE offers a platform that addresses precisely these challenges: a flexible, modular and secure infrastructure for developing and operating GenAI applications. Whether on-premise, in the cloud, hybrid or even air-gapped – SUSE AI can be flexibly integrated into existing IT landscapes and is ideal for regulated industries thanks to the zero-trust principle and certified supply chain.
Benefits at a glance:
- Full data sovereignty & control: your data and workloads remain in your control – no training of external models.
- Security architecture at the highest level: designed for zero trust from the outset.
- Scalability & future security: the platform grows with your requirements.
- Cost control: no hidden fees, no dependence on third-party providers.
- Air gap capability: ready to use even without an internet connection – perfect for critical environments.
Artificial intelligence isn’t a risk – as long as it is used securely and strategically. If you don’t want to give up your data, you need a platform that focuses on security, flexibility and control – just like SUSE AI.
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