This is absolutely a real problem, especially in enterprise GenAI rollouts where hallucinations and data leakage risks are non-negotiable.
We’ve run into scenarios where LLMs exposed internal data just through cleverly crafted prompts. Your ability to inspect and enforce policies at both prompt and response level is spot on.
If I were in your shoes, I’d seriously consider open-sourcing the data plane, especially since your control plane is where monetization lies. It builds trust, invites contributions, and positions you as a default in this emerging category.
And no, you're not early, you're exactly on time. Most companies are just realizing how much risk they’ve shipped into production.