The Next AI Scandal Won't Be A Bad Model—It'll Be One No One Could Swap Out

Forbes Councils member Nick Herbert warns that the next AI scandal will stem from vendor lock-in, where a single AI model becomes so embedded that it cannot be swapped out, posing risks from regulatory shifts, pricing changes, or geopolitical disputes. Herbert argues that organizations must prioritize flexibility and avoid dependence on any single AI vendor to mitigate future liabilities.