AI tools: Platforms and infrastructure

Model providers, orchestration and AI infrastructure. Usually contracted by the technical team, and for that reason frequently absent from the formal vendor inventory.

Critical exposure:

Direct harm is possible: identity fraud, biometric data, or autonomous action without oversight.

High exposure:

Naturally receives sensitive corporate data: source code, contracts, customer records.

Moderate exposure:

Risk depends on what goes in. Requires an explicit classification in your policy.

Low exposure:

Narrow scope and clear vendor governance. A candidate for the allowed list.