Problem

The development and deployment of AI face two critical challenges that hinder innovation and accessibility:

1. High Costs

The cost of compute and dataset resources has been growing exponentially, limiting experimentation and innovation to only the wealthiest organizations. Training modern AI models requires significant financial investment, creating a barrier that excludes many businesses and smaller entities from advancing their AI capabilities. This cost escalation has led to a centralized AI landscape dominated by tech giants, leaving smaller players unable to compete.

2. Privacy and Security Concerns

AI development often relies on third-party vendors for compute resources, datasets, and other infrastructure, introducing risks of data breaches and loss of privacy. Amplified costs due to these third-party dependencies—along with the increasing prevalence of security incidents—further discourage businesses from pursuing AI innovations. Without a secure, private, and cost-effective alternative, organizations face mounting challenges in maintaining control over their sensitive data and AI workflows.