Is your AI assistant spying on you? While tech giants harvest your conversations for profit, Swiss privacy champion Proton just launched something revolutionary—Lumo, an AI assistant that keeps zero logs and encrypts every chat you save.
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What Makes Lumo Different?
Unlike ChatGPT or Google’s Bard, Lumo doesn’t use your conversations to train its models. Every interaction stays between you and the AI—no corporate surveillance, no data selling, no government backdoors.
Key Features at a Glance
| Feature | Lumo | Traditional AI |
|---|---|---|
| Data Logging | Zero logs kept | All conversations stored |
| Encryption | Zero-access encryption | Server-side storage |
| Training Data | Never uses your chats | Uses conversations for training |
| Location | European servers (GDPR) | US/China jurisdictions |
| Source Code | Fully open source | Proprietary/closed |
Privacy Features That Matter
Ghost Mode: Conversations disappear as soon as you close the window—perfect for sensitive discussions.
European Protection: Hosted entirely in Europe under GDPR regulations, keeping your data away from US surveillance laws.
File Security: Upload documents with full encryption, or connect directly to Proton Drive for seamless privacy.
How to Get Started
Lumo is available at lumo.proton.me with three tiers:
- Guest: No account needed, limited weekly questions
- Free: Basic file uploads with encrypted chat history
- Plus: $12.99/month for unlimited chats and large file uploads
The Bottom Line
While Big Tech repeats the mistakes of the internet’s early days by turning people into products, Proton built Lumo to work for you, not against you. For users serious about digital privacy, this represents a genuine alternative to surveillance capitalism.
Ready to try truly private AI? Visit Lumo today and experience conversations that stay confidential.
Interested in more privacy tech insights? Check out our guides on AI privacy tools and secure communication platforms. For the latest cybersecurity news, explore our tech security coverage.
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