An Interview with Tudor Iustin, CEO of Unify AI Labs: The AI Factory Powering the Future

The AI industry is booming, but it's still a mess. Businesses and developers juggle multiple platforms just to build, manage, and deploy AI. Costs are skyrocketing, and worse-most companies don't even own the AI models they create.

That's where Unify AI Labs comes in. They're not just another AI platform; they're an AI Factory-a one-stop for enterprises, developers, and creators to build, curate, train, fine-tune, and deploy AI models while maintaining full ownership.

I sat down with Tudor Iustin, CEO of Unify AI Labs, to break down how they're transforming the AI landscape and where they're headed next.

1. What makes Unify AI Labs different?

Tudor Iustin - "AI today is fragmented. Businesses need one platform for chat models, another for image generation, another for data curation, and yet another for deployment. It's inefficient and expensive.

We built Unify AI Labs as an AI Factory-a single, seamless platform where enterprises, developers, and creators can build, manage, and deploy AI models at scale. Whether you're annotating data, fine-tuning models, or launching AI-powered applications, we give you everything you need in one place.
And the biggest difference? You own 100% of your models. Unlike other AI providers that keep control over your trained models, we believe businesses should own what they build. "

2. You mention full model ownership-why is that important?

Tudor Iustin - " AI is becoming the backbone of modern businesses, yet most companies don't realize they don't actually own the models they train on platforms like OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic. These providers retain control, limiting customization, security, and long-term cost efficiency.
With Unify AI Labs, your models are yours-forever. Businesses can fine-tune our proprietary models, deploy them on their own cloud or on-prem infrastructure, and avoid vendor lock-in.

This gives enterprises total flexibility-whether they want to build private AI assistants, automate internal processes, or develop AI-driven products."

3. How does Unify AI Labs help companies save on AI development costs?

Tudor Iustin - " AI development is expensive, especially model training. Companies spend millions training large models on proprietary cloud infrastructure. We offer efficient state-of-the-art AI foundation models optimized for enterprise needs along with a full AI-Powered Data Engine for smarter, cost-effective AI operations for Enterprises, Developers and Consumers. Combined with our self-service annotation and data management tools, we cut down both compute costs and time-to-deployment. "

4. AI model training and fine-tuning can be complex. How does Unify AI Labs simplify it?

Tudor Iustin - " Most AI platforms make model training feel like rocket science. You need machine learning engineers, massive infrastructure, and months of work.
We change that with Unify Canvas-our no-code AI development suite that lets businesses train, fine-tune, and deploy models without writing complex code and allow for advanced tuning and seamless integration into existing workflows."

5. What role does data management play in your platform?

Tudor Iustin - "AI is only as good as the data it's trained on. Bad data leads to bad models.
We built Unify Swift, our AI Data Engine to make data curation, annotation, and pipeline management effortless.
• For enterprises, this means high-quality, structured datasets that improve model accuracy.
• For developers, it means tools to automate data workflows and optimize training datasets without relying on external vendors.
• For teams, we provide collaborative annotation with full security, ensuring compliance in industries like healthcare and finance.
Everything is handled in one platform, so businesses never have to rely on third-party services again."

6. Security and privacy are big concerns with AI. How does Unify AI Labs handle them?

Tudor Iustin - "AI adoption in regulated industries is slow because most platforms force companies to rely on cloud-based services that store and process sensitive data externally.
With Unify Shield, we provide enterprise-grade security, encrypted storage, and on-premise deployment options. This means businesses can train and deploy AI locally without exposing data to external risks."

7. Can developers build their own AI-powered applications on your platform?

Tudor Iustin - "Absolutely. That's a core part of our AI Factory approach.

With Unify Canvas and API access, developers can build and deploy AI applications without needing massive infrastructure. Whether it's AI-powered automation, chatbots, or creative tools, they can tap into our pre-built models or fine-tune their own.
And because we don't lock developers into our ecosystem, they can deploy their models anywhere-on their cloud, on-prem, or even offline."

8. AI is evolving fast. Where do you see Unify AI Labs in five years?

Tudor Iustin - "Our vision is clear: to be the backbone of AI innovation worldwide.
In five years, Unify AI Labs will be the leading AI Factory, powering businesses, developers, and entire industries with flexible, scalable AI tools. We'll have expanded our global reach, integrated even more advanced AI models, and launched robotics-powered AI solutions.

Simply put, we're building the infrastructure of the AI-driven world. AI is no longer a luxury-it's a necessity. But businesses don't need dozens of fragmented tools or overpriced cloud services to make it work. Unify AI Labs offers a single AI Factory where you can build, train, manage, and deploy AI without limitations."

Unify AI Labs
Canary Wharf,
London,
United Kingdom

Unify AI Labs is an AI Factory designed to power the future of artificial intelligence for enterprises and individuals alike. By combining state-of-the-art technologies and enterprise-grade security, Unify delivers a unified platform that transforms how users interact with AI.

Our mission is to simplify AI adoption by offering a comprehensive suite of tools at an accessible price point, empowering users to innovate without boundaries.

Whether you're a developer building the next breakthrough app or an enterprise deploying secure AI solutions at scale, Unify AI Labs is your partner in creating the future.

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