Map dependencies like failure points
Every model/API dependency is a potential outage. Map which business services rely on which providers and treat each as a risk surface. Build a clear list of what breaks if a provider throttles or changes terms.
Keep critical paths private
Run critical workloads on private inference; burst to cloud only when compliance and latency allow. Design local fallbacks so degraded service beats outright failure. Independence is a continuity strategy, not a fashion statement.
Monitor policy volatility
Provider policies and terms change quickly. Monitor them as part of continuity runbooks and rehearse rapid response. Rewrites during crises are expensive; proactive design keeps you in control.
sys3(a)i POV: We approach critical systems work by stress-testing architectures, integrating observability and governance from day one, and designing sovereign or edge footprints where independence and continuity matter most.