Base44 Builds Its Own AI Model to Cut Costs and Escape Vendor Lock-In

Base44 Builds Its Own AI Model to Cut Costs and Escape Vendor Lock-In

Shawn Longmore
Published on: 01/07/2026

Companies built entirely on someone else's infrastructure are vulnerable to pricing changes, model deprecations, and competitive pressure from the very providers they depend on.

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What Production AI Actually Looks Like

What Production AI Actually Looks Like

Shawn Longmore
Published on: 12/01/2026

Explore how Production AI operates in real businesses, ensuring safety, reliability, and profitability.

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