# How to Choose an AI Vendor | Kemeny Studio

> Buyer guide to evaluating AI providers: eight questions to ask before signing (ownership of code and data, measured baseline before any ROI claim, data residency and training use, model portability, proof of concept on real data, post-launch operation, auditable traceability, coordination with existing systems), six red flags, and how SaaS platforms, freelancers, an AI and software factory, and an in-house team compare.

Vendor evaluation guide for buyers comparing AI providers. Spanish: https://kemenystudio.com/es/como-elegir-proveedor-de-ia

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