Air-gapped AI refers to deployment models designed to operate without normal dependence on external networks.
What that means in practice
For sensitive environments, this matters because the organisation may need:
- isolation from external services,
- tight control over approved inputs,
- and strong confidence that confidential material is not leaving the environment.
Why it matters
Not every deployment requires a fully air-gapped model. But the ability to support more isolated environments signals that the architecture takes privacy and operational control seriously.