Imagine this: your elderly mother uses an AI-powered health app to monitor her vital signs and remind her to take medication. It's a lifesaver, providing peace of mind. What if that data—her most sensitive, personal information—was at risk of a hack? Scary, right? Here’s why security in AI isn’t a tech problem, but rather, a human problem.

Together AI's recent achievement of SOC 2 Type 2 compliance isn't just another tech certification. It's a statement. It’s a commitment that they’re making your safety, and thus your thriving, their priority. Consider it the Consumer Reports Guide to Protecting Your Data. It means an independent, third-party auditor has thoroughly vetted their systems and processes and verified they adhere to the most strict security standards. This was no fast checkmark. The audit took place over several months and included an in-depth examination of everything from access management to incident response.

What does all that mean and more importantly, what does it mean for you, the AI user? How does this rather technical accomplishment help improve the quality of life in substantive ways? Let's break it down.

Trust Earned, Not Just Given.

Yet in a universe riddled with constant data breaches and privacy violations, trust is a rare asset. Together AI’s SOC 2 Type 2 compliance is more than just a badge—it’s a sign that we are an organization you can trust. It communicates to you they’ve made a big commitment to keeping your data secure.

  • Validated security controls: Access management, data encryption, incident response, and change management protocols.
  • Security architecture details: Network segmentation, continuous monitoring, and automated threat detection.

Think about it this way: you wouldn't hand over your house keys to a stranger, right? In the same way, you shouldn’t just hand over your sensitive information to any AI platform you find on the internet. SOC 2 Type 2 is another layer of confidence for you when using Together AI’s services. Know with certainty that your data is secured by cutting-edge security standards and protocols. This is not to suggest faith, blind or otherwise—rather, informed trust, which is won through robust validation.

Your Data, Your Control.

We are more conscious than ever of the tremendous value our data possesses. It's not just about names and addresses; it's about our health records, financial details, and personal preferences. When the work depends on data, relinquishing control over that data may feel just as profoundly disempowering.

Together AI’s compliance is a proactive measure to actively protect your data from outside threats. It provides you with more meaningful control over how that data will be used. This really touches on the heart of progressive values, which are—all of progressive values are about giving individuals autonomy and freedom and privacy.

This control translates into tangible benefits. Whether you’re building clinical decision support, medical chatbots, or biomedical data analysis apps on Together AI’s platform for healthcare, you can trust it. Your private health information (PHI) is handled in compliance with HIPAA regulations. This means data encryption, audit logging, and tight business associate agreements (BAAs).

Let's be honest: worrying about data breaches and privacy violations is a major distraction. That runs counter to the positive potential of AI. When you're constantly looking over your shoulder, you can't fully embrace the technology.

Safer AI, Better Experience.

Together AI’s SOC 2 Type 2 compliance provides an additional layer of security and peace of mind. This means you don’t have to skip leveraging AI solutions on the market because you’re worried about security threats. This increased protection results in a more seamless, high-quality experience for all users.

Take the healthcare industry, for instance — this reassurance can be life-changing. Picture clinicians using AI-driven technologies to identify diseases earlier, faster and more precisely. They can do this confidently, knowing patient data security is ironclad. This is the promise of secure AI: a future where technology empowers us to live healthier, more productive lives.

That future is possible, but it does take a higher standard of security, privacy, and compliance to get there. Together AI’s SOC 2 Type 2 achievement is a clear sign they are committed to prioritizing the safety and security of their users.

The journey doesn't end here. Continuous security improvement is crucial. Together AI is committed to the safety of our users, regularly performing vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and/or code reviews. Alongside this, they maintain a well-oiled incident response plan to quickly identify and respond to any security occurrence.

The burden for determining the fate of AI should not be on NGOs or the government alone, but on all of us. We cannot afford to settle for anything less than transparency, accountability, and robust security from the companies that we place our data in the care of. We must support policies that respect our privacy and protect us from the harmful application of AI. This is why we have to get behind companies like Together AI. They all share in the promise to build a more inclusive, safer future for us all.

Now it is time to move towards a future in which AI empowers us, rather than puts us in peril. [Click here to read more about Together AI, and find out how you can help make the case for responsible AI.]

But ultimately, the responsibility for shaping the future of AI lies with all of us. We need to demand transparency, accountability, and robust security measures from the companies we trust with our data. We need to advocate for policies that protect our privacy and prevent the misuse of AI. And we need to support companies like Together AI that are committed to building a more secure and equitable future for all.

It's time to step into a future where AI empowers, not endangers, us. [Visit Together AI's website to learn more and join the movement for responsible AI.]