AI vs. End-to-End Encryption: A Privacy Showdown
2025-01-17
This article explores the clash between AI and end-to-end encryption. The rise of AI assistants necessitates off-device processing of increasingly sensitive data, challenging the privacy protections offered by end-to-end encryption. While companies like Apple are attempting to mitigate this with 'Private Cloud Compute' and trusted hardware, this approach relies on complex software and hardware security, falling short of a perfect solution. A deeper concern lies in the control of powerful AI agents; once deployed, access becomes paramount, raising the specter of government or corporate access compromising personal privacy.