What happened
Google launched tools letting users upload zipped conversation histories from ChatGPT and Claude directly into Gemini, including memories and preferences. The move signals that AI platforms are competing on lock-in, making portable data the new battleground.
Reported by TechCrunch. Our analysis is below.
The EMOR AI take
Platform lock-in is exactly what we design against. EMOR custom builds ship with full source code and IP transfer; EMOR products are a SaaS subscription with your own secure workspace and exportable data. Either way, you control the data, the integrations, and the switching costs.
Easy switching is a feature you should demand on your own behalf, not just watch the platforms offer each other. Insist your systems ship with exportable data and, for custom builds, full source and IP transfer, so leaving is always your choice. Owning the switching cost is what keeps a vendor honest with you.
What this means for your business
- Own your data with full export rights
- Demand source and IP transfer on custom builds
- Keep switching costs under your control
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