Michael Darius Eastwood - Independent AI alignment researcher

Published 29 July 2026

Vertical Integration and AI Supply Chain Security

Why vertical integration in the AI supply chain creates security vulnerabilities — and how horizontal diversification mitigates them.

This article is part of the ARC-Eden research programme by Michael Darius Eastwood, anchored by Infinite Architects (ISBN 978-1806056200, published 2 January 2026), the 23-paper research suite at OSF (DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/6C5XB), and the 8 December 2024 self-emailed manuscript.

Key references

• Research paper suite (23 papers)
• Priority claims ledger (dated anchors)
• Predictions Observatory (falsifiable claims)
• Concept index (37 original concepts)
• Research hub (full programme)

How to cite

Eastwood, M. D. (2026). "Vertical Integration and AI Supply Chain Security." Published at https://www.michaeldariuseastwood.com/research/blog/policy-vertical-integration-and-ai-supply-chain-security.html. Part of the ARC-Eden research programme (DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/6C5XB).

See the full blog archive, the research hub, or the priority claims ledger for dated evidence anchors.