Key Legal and Procurement Considerations for Multi-Vendor AI Solutions
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Benjamin B. Kabak
Summary
This article examines the complexities of multi-vendor AI solutions, where multiple foundation models and data sources are combined into user-facing tools like AI chatbots. It highlights how the traditional "one-throat-to-choke" prime-subcontractor model breaks down in AI contexts, as prime contractors often depend on third-party foundation models and data sources they don't fully control. The piece discusses key legal and procurement considerations for organizations adopting these multi-component AI systems.
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The prime contractor frequently depends on third-party foundation models and data sources it does not fully control.
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