Why We Stopped Encrypting Chat Data Locally
We encrypted everything — including the local cache on your device. The decryption key was stored right next to the data. That was a mistake.
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Thoughts on privacy, AI, and building software that respects users.
We encrypted everything — including the local cache on your device. The decryption key was stored right next to the data. That was a mistake.
It's January 2026. For some reason, all AI chats are getting worse. A frustrated look at multi-billion dollar companies that can't get the basics right.