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New AI Assistant Promises Privacy with Encrypted Messaging

1/18/2026

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AI personal assistants raise privacy concerns because they require sharing personal information.
Moxie Marlinspike, founder of Confer, aims to prevent data collection and advertising use.
Confer encrypts messages and processes queries in a secure environment to prevent data leaks during sensitive conversations.
Confer offers a free tier limited to 20 messages daily, and a paid plan at $35 per month with unlimited access and advanced features.

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Story summary

AI personal assistants raise privacy concerns because they require sharing personal information.
Moxie Marlinspike, founder of Confer, aims to prevent data collection and advertising use.
Confer encrypts messages and processes queries in a secure environment to prevent data leaks during sensitive conversations.
Confer offers a free tier limited to 20 messages daily, and a paid plan at $35 per month with unlimited access and advanced features.