Just Say No to OpenAI and Anthropic
A software and security engineer argues that OpenAI and Anthropic are not unique: open weight models like GLM-5.3 are nearly as capable and can be run privately via secure enclaves with Tinfoil or Maple AI. He explains how to avoid corporate gatekeepers and keep sessions private, noting that ChatGPT and Claude will never be private.
I think a better approach is to simply not put yourself in a situation where you rely on ChatGPT or Claude. Instead of begging corporate overlords for privileged access, it's better to spend your time figuring out how to get models like GLM-5.3 to meet your needs.