The Chatbot Trap
Many enterprises start with AI chatbots — simple interfaces to a single AI model. But chatbots lack governance controls, cost management, multi-model access, and enterprise security features.
What Makes a Platform
An AI platform provides: multi-model access, enterprise governance (RBAC, policies, guardrails), cost management (budgets, tracking, optimization), security (PII redaction, DLP, audit logs), and integration capabilities.
When a Chatbot Is Enough
For individual use or small teams without sensitive data, a chatbot like ChatGPT Personal is fine. But the moment you have regulatory requirements, sensitive data, or more than 10 users, you need a governed platform.
Making the Transition
Moving from chatbot to platform: inventory current AI usage, assess data sensitivity, define governance requirements, deploy the platform with migration support, and train users on the new interface.
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