Adopting Ethical AI with a Secure and Responsible Approach

By Andrea Cappelletti, CEO & Founder of Galene.AI

In 2023, as the world began to grasp the revolutionary potential of generative AI, a clear vision took shape within S2E: this technology would transform how we work, innovate, and grow. From that intuition, Galene.AI was born—a strategic spin-off designed to shape a new generation of ethical AI platforms for European enterprises: independent, customizable, secure, and compliant.

Galene.AI positions itself as a compelling alternative to global tech giants, offering cloud and on-premises solutions that place people, data sovereignty, and transparency at the center. AI is no longer just a tool: it's an intelligent agent capable of enhancing processes, adapting to business workflows, and driving organizational growth. With a strong focus on ethics, safety, and compliance, Galene.AI enables sustainable and tailored adoption of ethical generative AI for every company. 

Galene.AI, a spin-off of S2E, is an independent alternative to major generative AI providers. Its mission is to provide European businesses with a platform that ensures full sovereignty, infrastruc-ture flexibility, customization and integration capabilities—meeting real business needs while re-specting regulations such as the AI Act and GDPR and fostering responsible adoption. 

The Ethical AI Vision of Galene.AI

At the heart of Galene.AI lies the belief that artificial intelligence usage should not be limited to closed systems with unclear costs and dependencies on global vendors whose values do not align with the European context. That's why Galene.AI's model empowers organizations to take full control of their own artificial intelligence, maintaining sovereignty and visibility across the entire chain and data lifecycle.

The proposed Agentic AI platform not only delivers advanced conversational AI to enhance individual productivity but also includes enterprise-grade AI agents tailored to interact with internal systems and business processes. 

Galene.AI's vision is to democratize access to generative AI through a platform that is infrastructure-based rather than "per-seat," while preserving each user's privacy and activity history. This provides a robust and sustainable alternative to typical SaaS solutions, empowering organizations of all sizes to adopt ethical AI without compromising on control, cost, or security. 

Secure AI Solutions: On-Premises and Cloud Deployment

Galene.AI follows an "Enterprise-First" approach: it has been designed from the ground up to meet professional needs, with optimized models for high performance, on-premises or private cloud deployment, and seamless integration with enterprise workflows. Organizations can deploy the AI platform locally, leveraging a strong network of hardware providers and distributors, or in specific private cloud environments—ensuring high control over sensitive data.

• On-premises: Galene.AI is used in fields such as healthcare, finance, and insurance, where safeguarding intellectual property and protecting sensitive data is a core part of business strategy.
• Cloud: The platform can be deployed on private cloud infrastructures, offering high reliability without replicating the entire setup across multiple physical environments. This approach enables a more dependable structure, even for companies that don't require full hardware ownership. Moreover, they can rely on cloud service providers who fully comply with privacy and intellectual property standards, benefiting from a managed infrastructure without compromising on security.

Generative Shield: Advanced Ethical AI Governance

Generative Shield is a key component of Galene.AI’s security and compliance architecture, devel-oped to ensure every AI interaction aligns with applicable regulations such as GDPR and the AI Act. It acts as a sophisticated control layer, continuously monitoring the platform in real time and automatically enforcing policies for filtering, tracking, and risk management. 

The Runtime Inspection & Enforcement module examines every interaction, identifying violations, potential exposure of sensitive data, or non-compliant content. When needed, it intervenes with automated moderation—modifying responses or blocking inappropriate content—ensuring transparent, secure, and verifiable use of ethical AI.

This approach protects intellectual property and data governance, offering enterprises reliable AI experiences that meet all compliance standards—ready for large-scale implementation without compromising on safety and regulatory alignment. 

AI Trust and Security Management

Thanks to its advanced AI governance tools and security capabilities, Galene.AI—powered by Generative Shield—was recognized as the only Italian company among the Representative Vendors in the Gartner Market Guide for AI Trust, Risk and Security Management. This guide identifies a distinct new market segment (TRiSM), which addresses trust, risk, and security in AI—gaps that traditional controls cannot manage. 

Generative Shield offers state-of-the-art governance tools, including:

• Automated documentation and audit trails 
• Advanced AI testing and cataloging 
• Real-time monitoring of AI applications and agents, detecting anomalies and security threats 
• Automated blocking and resolution of vulnerabilities 

Andrea Cappelletti: "“eing recognized by Gartner® as a Representative Vendor is an important milestone that validates our vision and commitment to a safe, transparent, and regulation-compliant AI. With Generative Shield, we equip businesses with practical tools to protect their knowledge and data assets—ensuring full control while mitigating security and compliance risks. Our goal is to make innovation not only fast, but also safe and sustainable, empowering organizations to embrace AI with confidence—knowing their data, value, and competitiveness are protected for the long term."