This is a great recipe for going out of business.

If the competitive risk is real, then are choosing between supplier risk (AI model access) and competitive risk.

When there isn't a zero-risk option, the question becomes which risk is smaller.

Any competitive business will accept this risk if it gives them any type of edge no matter the duration of that edge. This is no different that using an exotic raw material.

And thus, capitalism continues to roll on. Businesses are suppose to go out of business, its a feature.