Free Default Public Status Changes The Pilot GateThe free path is useful for checking visual direction, but it is not a neutral sandbox for sensitive work. Even so, a public default means a pilot cannot treat every free credit as a private scratch pad. AI figure tools add model providers and moderation hops. Where This Gate Still Depends On Lab PolicyVisibility defaults and PHI warnings help, but they cannot certify an institution’s AI policy. Treat Privacy Settings As Part Of Figure QualityA figure is not ready merely because the arrows look clean.