Should I commit to just one AI platform, or is it better to stay flexible?

Be an AI tourist—don’t get locked into any one platform. By maintaining your own context files and folders, you become data sovereign. You’re not married to any specific AI service. If you want to switch from one AI to another, you simply take your files with you and pick up exactly where you left off without missing a beat. Think of it like having a ‘go bag’ packed for travel—you can grab it and move immediately if needed. Don’t rely solely on a platform’s memory feature. Having your own files gives you complete autonomy and portability. You can use projects or folders within platforms if you want, but always maintain your own independent files.

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Asked by an artist choosing AI tools · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2026-01-27