“If you don’t believe in God, prove he doesn’t exist.”
The burden of proof lies with the proponents. AI is useful, it’s just not going to materially change the world outside of a few domains it is very well suited for or be worth what folks are hoping it is. On prem self hosted solutions are certainly a great way to protect the value the capability can provide for consumers of it, versus having to live through constant churn in the marketplace for companies chasing quick economic returns before the capital bubble pops.