Lumo - Proton’s Privacy-First Revolution in Artificial Intelligence
Proton the Swiss-based pioneer behind encrypted email, VPN, and cloud services—has launched Lumo, a groundbreaking AI chatbot designed to prioritize user privacy above all else. Representing a direct challenge to surveillance capitalism, Lumo promises confidential, encrypted interactions without compromising functionality. It will be good alternative to ChatGPT, Gemini and other proprietary AI vendors.
Why Privacy-First AI Matters
AI tools today routinely collect user data from health queries to corporate secrets often storing conversations on servers vulnerable to leaks, exploitation, or government surveillance.
Lumo is built with a privacy-first approach, ensuring that your data remains secure and encrypted. Unlike other AI assistants that log and store your conversations for training purposes, Lumo operates on a zero-access encryption model. This means that only you can read your conversations.
Proton does not contribute any data to the training of its models. User Inputs never train Lumo’s algorithms, eliminating risks of personal data leaking into others responses.
Proton is operating under strict Swiss/European privacy laws (outside U.S./China), Lumo resists mass surveillance demands.
Key Features
Ghost Mode
Enable this to erase conversations permanently upon closing the chat window .
Secure File Analysis
Lumo supports a wide range of file capabilities, enabling you to upload and analyze documents and files. With seamless integration with Proton Drive, you can organize, view, and manage files within your conversations. This feature is particularly useful for professionals who need to analyze and discuss sensitive documents securely. All content remains end-to-end encrypted and is never stored
Multi-Model Approach
Lumo is powered by several open-source large language models (LLMs) that have been optimized by Proton. The model used in any particular case will vary, as different models have different strengths. This multi-model approach ensures that Lumo delivers the best possible performance for each specific task. For instance, programming-related questions are handled by OpenHands, which specializes in coding tasks and delivers superior performance in this domain.
Writing Assistance
Lumo goes beyond traditional spell checkers by offering comprehensive writing support. It provides spellcheck, grammar checking, proofreading, and sentence structure improvement. This makes Lumo an invaluable tool for anyone looking to enhance their writing skills and productivity.
Limitations
There are few limitations, Since it is using open source models, it is not real time. It cannot analyze uploaded images.
Conclusion
Lumo isn’t just another chatbot. It’s a manifesto against data exploitation, proving AI can empower users without surveillance. As Proton CEO Andy Yen declares, AI should not become the world’s most powerful surveillance tool. For privacy-conscious individuals and professionals, Lumo offers a rare sanctuary in the digital age.
Try Lumo today: Free access at lumo.proton.me or via mobile apps. No account required .