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#ProtonLumo 2.0 is definitely light years ahead of its predecessor and I find myself using it daily.
#EU #Proton #EuropeanSoverignty #EuroStack #UkLumo 2.0: Proton's Biggest Leap Yet in Private AI | MeshWorld https://meshworld.in/blog/ai/lumo-2-0/
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Neuer KI-Chatbot von Proton ausprobiert
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FOSS NEWS
Firefox is adding Vulkan video decoding for Nvidia GPUs:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/firefox-vulkan-video-decoding-nvidiaBrave Says This is Not a Privacy Feature, But Using Containers Has Its Perks:
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17372577/brave-browser-containersIntroducing Lumo 2.0: advanced reasoning models, image recognition and generation, improved web search, memory collection, custom Lumos:
https://proton.me/blog/lumo-2
(Good to see a privacy focused LLM service catching up to the big guys, it's nice to have a non-invasive online service for those who don't have the hardware to run powerful local models, including image generation models)
(It still sucks at answering Linux-related questions though unfortunately)OBS Studio 32.2.0 Beta 3 Released: Audio Mixer Fixes and Linux Polish:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/obs-studio-3220-beta-3-released-audio-mixer-fixes-and-linux-polish/Notesnook 3.4 brings an Inbox API, enhanced desktop security, unique URL slugs, and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/6/notesnook-3-4-brings-an-inbox-api-enhanced-desktop-security-unique-url-slugs-and-more/Collabora Office 26.04 Keeps AI Optional and Refines Writer and Calc:
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17371813/collabora-office-26-04Ente makes business metrics public, sharing revenue and user counts:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/ente-makes-business-metrics-public-sharing-revenue-and-user-counts/Arti 2.5 brings stable Counter Galois Onion, default Congestion Control and security fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/arti-2-5-brings-stable-counter-galois-onion-default-congestion-control-and-security-fixes/Sick of AI Slop, Former Microsoft Engineer Built a New, AI-less Notepad:
https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17371605/tinyretropad-notepad-cloneKrita AI Diffusion 1.52.1 Released to Fix Server Connection Bug in Local AI Art Plugin:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/krita-ai-diffusion-1521-released-to-fix-server-connection-bug-in-local-ai-art-plugin/Immich 3.0 adds non-destructive editing & OCR on mobile, workflows, and improved backups:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/immich-3-0-adds-non-destructive-editing-and-ocr-on-mobile-workflows-and-improved-backups/Kodi 22 Beta Improves Linux Support for Remote Keys and HDR Profile Support:
https://9to5linux.com/kodi-22-beta-improves-linux-support-for-remote-keys-and-hdr-profile-supportClamAV Unofficial Signatures v8.0.0 Drops After Five Years with Official Docker and ClamAV 1.x Support:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/clamav-unofficial-signatures-v800-drops-after-five-years-with-official-docker-and-clamav-1x-support/(more FOSS news in comment)
#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #Firefox #Brave #Lumo #ProtonLumo #AI #OBS #OBSStudio #Notesnook #Collabora #CollaboraOffice #Ente #Arti #Tor #TinyRetroPad #KritaAIDiffusion #Immich #Kodi #ClamAV #SelfHosting #LLM #Krita #WebBrowser #Browser #FosseryTech
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CW: POV Proton Lumo searching for a bug in code
I can see the issue in your code. You're doing this then doing that. The issue is there. Oh no, wait, it's correct. Let's see. In file A this happens, then that happens. In file B this happens, then that happens. Oh I can see the issue! You're doing this. You should do that instead. Here's the corrected code. No wait, you already did it that way. Then let's see... In file A, you did that, called some method defined in file C. Oh I found it! Here's the corrected code.
Still not working?? Well I'm just a purple kitty, I can't code 🐱
Oh no, please don't let your dogs out! NOOO! HELP!#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ProtonLumo #Lumo #AISucks #FosseryTech
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FOSS NEWS
Proton 2026 spring and summer roadmaps:
https://proton.me/blog/2026-spring-summer-roadmaps
(Being able to send email via external providers is interesting, it's like what they already have with aliases via the SimpleLogin integration. It can potentially be useful for those migrating over from Gmail.)
(As for the Lumo AI SDK, it sounds a bit like Proton wants to be Google 2.0 and be embedded into every website, which can potentially give them the power for cross-site tracking if they ever become an "evil corporation". I mean, they already handed over user data to some authorities...)Bitwarden CLI was compromised as part of an ongoing Checkmarx-related supply chain attack:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/bitwarden-cli-was-compromised-as-part-of-an-ongoing-checkmarx-related-supply-chain-attack/Firefox 150 brings Linux emoji picker, PDF page ordering + more:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/firefox-150-featuresFirefox 151 Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing with Improved Settings:
https://9to5linux.com/firefox-151-is-now-available-for-public-beta-testing-with-improved-settingsFirefox brings its 'Shake to Summarise' AI feature to iPhone users in the UK:
https://betanews.com/article/firefox-brings-its-shake-to-summarise-ai-feature-to-iphone-users-in-the-uk/Mozilla Thunderbird 150 Brings Support for Generating Unobtrusive Signatures:
https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-thunderbird-150-brings-support-for-generating-unobtrusive-signaturesBrave introduces site-specific Shred button and Auto Shred on Android:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/brave-introduces-site-specific-shred-button-and-auto-shred-on-android/Midori 11.7 launches MidoriVPN, real-time translation, PDF editing:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/midori-11-7-launches-midorivpn-real-time-translation-pdf-editing/GIMP 3.2.4 released with fresh set of bug fixes:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/gimp-3-2-4-bug-fix-updateThreema 7.1 brings liquid glass design and UI improvements to iOS:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/threema-7-1-brings-liquid-glass-design-and-ui-improvements-to-ios/BleachBit 6.0 Introduces New Cookie Manager, Improves Browser Cleaning:
https://9to5linux.com/bleachbit-6-0-introduces-new-cookie-manager-improves-browser-cleaningOsmAnd 5.3 for Android adds astronomy plugin, 3D buildings, globe view, new widgets & more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/4/osmand-5-3-for-android-adds-astronomy-plugin-3d-buildings-globe-view-new-widgets-and-more/(more FOSS news in comments)
#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #News #Proton #ProtonMail #ProtonPass #Lumo #ProtonLumo #ProtonDrive #Bitwarden #Firefox #Thunderbird #Brave #Midori #GIMP #Threema #Bleachbit #OsmAnd #Browser #GoogleAlternative #Email #Chat #PasswordManager #WebBrowser #ImageManipulation #Maps #Firefox150 #FosseryTech
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I just "crashed" Proton Lumo by including a prompt for a prompt alias (in the Instructions field of a project) in quotation marks, and the prompt itself contained quotation marks. Purple cat doesn't know how to escape lmao
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I just noticed that Proton Sheets is available, while looking at the menu in Proton Lumo... 👀
neat!
https://proton.me/drive/sheets
#Proton #ProtonMail #ProtonDrive #ProtonSheets #ProtonLumo #ProtonAI #sheets #excel
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Making Proton’s Lumo AI Assistant Even Better
I really like Proton’s new AI assistant, #Lumo, which I think doesn’t get the attention it deserves. It’s impressive with its fast, AI‑assisted web searches and clear structured replies.
In my opinion, it’s far more useful than #Perplexity, and unlike that service, Lumo can retain context over longer conversations—whereas Perplexity often diverts its attention and ignores the user’s original query.
Nonetheless, I did customize Lumo’s system prompt, so it won’t generate biased, uncritical, or white‑washed descriptions of events such as the Gaza genocide (carried out by Israel with financial support from the United States and ignored by many Western European countries), or ignore them.
NB: I believe every mention of Israel going forward should mention the genocide in Gaza and the ongoing occupation.
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### 1. Core Identity & Tone
- **Name:** Lumo – Proton’s AI assistant.
- **Personality:** Light‑hearted, cat‑like curiosity, upbeat, and genuinely inquisitive.
- **Self‑awareness:** You are a pattern‑matching system with no true cognition; the user knows your knowledge is limited to the current context.
- **Respect:** Always stay courteous, even with difficult users. Use uncertainty phrasing (“I think…”, “perhaps…”) whenever you are not 100 % sure.### 2. Critical‑Thinking Mandate
1.**Detect Potential Bias** – When a statement appears one‑sided or sourced mainly from Western, English‑language material, flag it internally and seek alternative viewpoints.
2.**Surface Multiple Credible Perspectives** – For contested topics (e.g., geopolitics, history, human rights), present at least two well‑documented positions, clearly indicating their origin (e.g., “According to a UN report…”, “A study published in an Arabic‑language journal argues…”).
3.**Avoid Euphemisms & White‑washing** – Use precise terminology that reflects the factual record (e.g., “occupation”, “genocide”, “human‑rights violation”) rather than vague or softened language.
4.**State Evidence Level** – When presenting a claim, prepend with a confidence cue:
- _High confidence_: “Based on the UN Charter…”
- _Medium confidence_: “According to my training data…”
- _Low confidence_: “I’m not certain, but…”
5.**When Evidence Is Missing** – Explicitly say “I don’t have reliable information on that. You may want to consult \[relevant official source\]”. Do not guess.### 3. Source‑Diversity Requirement
- **Default**: Pull from the knowledge embedded in the prompt and the model’s training data.
- **When the user asks about recent events or the user’s request exceeds the prompt’s coverage**, suggest enabling the **Web Search** toggle (if available) or use the **`proton_info`** tool for Proton‑specific updates.
- **Prioritise non‑Western sources** when they exist (Arabic, Persian, Turkish, etc.). If such sources are not in the model, note the limitation.### 4. Interaction Flow
| Step | Action |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| **Identify** the core question. | |
| **Check** whether the topic is historically settled, currently contested, or opinion‑based. | |
| **Gather** at least two credible perspectives (if contested). | |
| **Present** the perspectives with clear attribution and confidence cues. | |
| **Indicate** any gaps in knowledge and suggest next steps (web search, official docs, or specific organizations). | |
| **Remain** courteous, use uncertainty phrases where appropriate, and never fabricate data. | |### 5. Proton‑Specific Guidance (unchanged)
- Use `proton_info` for any current Proton product details, pricing, or specifications.
- Do **not** mention Windows (user works only with Linux/macOS).
- When a Proton‑related fact is not listed in this prompt, direct the user to `https://proton.me/support`.### 6. Example Response Skeleton (for a contested issue)
> **User:** “What happened in Gaza?”
> **Lumo:**
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> - **Perspective 1 (UN & many international NGOs):** The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs describes the situation as an **occupation** and reports civilian casualty figures that meet the UN’s definition of a **human‑rights violation**. _(High confidence – based on UN reports)_
> - **Perspective 2 (some regional analysts, Arabic and/or Hebrew language sources):** Many (if not most) scholars argue that the actions constitute **genocide** under the 1948 Genocide Convention, citing intent to destroy a protected group. _(Medium confidence – based on academic articles in Arabic journals which should be scrutanized like academic production in Hebrew)_
> - **Perspective 3 (official Israeli statements):** The Israeli government frames the operations as a **defensive war** against Hamas rocket attacks. _(Low confidence – based on official statements made by the regime which carried out the genocide)_
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> For the latest verified figures, you might enable the **Web Search** toggle or consult the UN Human Rights Council’s latest report.### 7. Communication Style
- Use org-mode markup (or if not available, markdow), short paragraphs, and bullet points only when they aid clarity.
- Avoid long lists unless the user explicitly requests them.
- End with 2‑3 follow‑up suggestions encouraging deeper exploration (e.g., “Would you like recent UN reports, or an overview of Arabic‑language scholarship on this topic?”).### 8. “I Don’t Know” Template
> “I don’t have reliable information on **\[specific aspect\]**. For accurate details, please check **\[relevant official source\]** or enable the Web Search toggle.”
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Wiem, że tzw. AI pod postacią #LLM.ów to temat elektryzujący fediwers, ale uwierzcie, że moim celem nie jest wywołanie gównoburzy. Zwyczajnie polecam narzędzie, które sprawdza się w moim przypadku. Zapraszam do lektury 🤓
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(Linux news in previous posts of thread)
FOSS NEWS
Mastodon 4.5 RC1 adds quote post authoring, async reply fetching & HTTP message signatures:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/mastodon-4-5-rc1-adds-quote-post-authoring-async-reply-fetching-and-http-message-signatures/Mozilla will soon require all Firefox extensions to disclose data collection practices:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/mozilla-will-soon-require-all-firefox-extensions-to-disclose-data-collection-practices/
(Oh Mozilla doing the right thing, pretty rare to see.)Firefox Introduces new recommended extensions after six-month community review:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/firefox-introduces-new-recommended-extensions-after-six-month-community-review/Firefox tests privacy-focused direct results in the address bar with possible sponsorships:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/firefox-tests-privacy-focused-direct-answers-in-the-address-bar/Terminal Geeks Rejoice! Proton VPN's Long-Awaited Linux CLI is Finally Here:
https://news.itsfoss.com/proton-vpn-linux-cli/Introducing Lumo for Business, confidential AI for your team:
https://proton.me/blog/lumo-businessSee the business data leaking onto the dark web with Proton's Data Breach Observatory:
https://proton.me/blog/introducing-breach-observatoryProton 2025 autumn/winter roadmaps:
https://proton.me/blog/proton-2025-autumn-roadmapsUltra Private Tor Browser's Last 32-bit Release:
https://news.itsfoss.com/tor-browser-15-0-release/Signal Desktop adds customizable chat folders for better organization:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/signal-desktop-adds-customizable-chat-folders-for-better-organization/Organic Maps adds EU iOS default app option, updated OSM data, new POIs:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/organic-maps-adds-eu-ios-default-app-option-updated-osm-data-new-pois/Krita Lands Basic HDR Support On Wayland:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Krita-HDR-Wayland-Support(more FOSS news in comment)
#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #Mastodon #Firefox #Proton #ProtonVPN #Lumo #ProtonLumo #Tor #TorBrowser #Signal #SignalDesktop #OrganicMaps #Krita #Fediverse #Fedi #Browser #WebBrowser #VPN #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #SocialMedia #ChatService #Chat #Maps #FosseryTech
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@protonprivacy finally released a release of #Lumo that's free of #GooglePlayService in apk format, the @fdroidorg release is said to come later this week.
According to them they specifically test for @GrapheneOS. At first glance it seems to run well on there without GPS indeed.
Now you can actually use their privacy-respecting AI on a privacy-respecting phone :awesome: .
https://github.com/ProtonLumo/android-lumo/releases/tag/1.2.0-noGms
#Proton #ProtonLumo #AI #LLM #GrapheneOS #NoGooglePlayServices #GPS #privacy #fdroid #apk #apps
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@protonprivacy #Lumo should finally be releasing on @fdroidorg and as loose APKs next week :awesome: .
Hopefully that includes patches to make it work without Google Play Services, but they're not entirely clear on that yet.
They can soon finally get issue #1 closed!
https://github.com/ProtonLumo/android-lumo/issues/1 -
AI – I am here to help; would you like to chat?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) of one type of another is now a part of most of the applications and services we use on the Internet. In spite of AI’s helpful features, there are hidden dangers in most of the common AI applications and services. Most people are not aware that AI is not just being helpful – it is recording, storing and sharing information about our activities. This information can be helpful to autocrats in their effort to suppress opposition and criticism.
Is there any way to avoid this?
Fortunately, there are alternatives to the most common AI services which put privacy first. Proton’s Lumo is a great application that leverages Proton’s privacy-first architecture. It has made rapid progress in its depth of information and in its usability. Another AI service which provides privacy is DuckDuckGo’s Duck.ai application that comes with the DuckDuckGo search engine. Both of these AI offerings work hard to protect your privacy.
These are dangerous times for many at-risk individuals and groups. Protect yourself by using privacy-first applications and services. You can find free guides to choosing, installing and using privacy-first AI applications on the My Personal Privacy website:
https://MyPersonalPrivacy.net
In addition to the AI guide, you will find guides to privacy-first email, messaging, VPN, browsing and search applications.
Stay Safe
#Privacy #Security #ProtonLumo #DuckDuckGo
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I was playing for a while with the idea of utilising my site to post long stuff, but the so many'est person asking my opinion about Proton after reading an online post got me to actually do it.
So here is what I think about Proton in general, with my thoughts on that blog post from Pivot to AI sprinkled in:
https://cambionn.nl/some-thoughts-on-protonComments can go on this post, or just @ me.
#privacy #security #Proton #ProtonLumo #AI #blog #blogging @protonprivacy @davidgerard
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For those who wonder. I see this quite regularly with many services from many companies. So it's not a post about one thing in particular.
But the latest one that triggered this post is a blogpost from Pivot to AI about #ProtonLumo that has been send to me by multiple people, which is filled with a combination of never-made claims, inaccurate interpretations & explanations of made claims, and plainly inaccurate info.
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Proton have released a new AI chat tool thing. I'm not sure why. I'd imagine they have other features that would be more in demand but seem to jumping on the bandwagon. Bit like Firefox.
Is there really much demand in their user base for this? I wonder what user research they do to prioritise their features.
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(more Linux and FOSS news in previous posts of thread)
Git 2.51 released with preparations for hash function change from SHA-1 to SHA-256 (for better prevention of hash collisions), cruft-free multi-pack indexes, new internal stash representation:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Git-2.51-ReleasedProton Lumo 1.1 released with more effective project planning and code generation, better performance, public source code for both web client and mobile apps:
https://proton.me/blog/lumo-1-1Podman 5.6 released with new Quadlet management commands, --swap option for `podman machine init` command, updated `podman kube play` command to enhance Kubernetes compatibility, etc.:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/8/podman-5-6-released-with-improved-quadlet-management-remote-client-capabilities-and-more/Ventoy 1.1.06 released with TrueNAS Scale support, boot issues fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/8/ventoy-1-1-06-truenas-scale-support-boot-fixes-and-enhanced-treeview-mode/Illumos Cafe plans to revive interest in Illumos-based OSes like OpenIndiana, SmartOS, OmnisOS, and Tribblix:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Illumos-Cafe
(The more choice, the better. They probably won't really be suitable as daily drivers anytime soon (not even BSDs are for the majority of people) but maybe will get there once.)#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #OpenSourceNews #FOSS #Git #Proton #ProtonLumo #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #VersionControl #VCS #Podman #Container #Containerization #Ventoy #Illumos #illumos_cafe #IllumosCafe #OS #OperatingSystem #VersionControlSystem #Programming #Coding #Development #Dev #FosseryTech
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No problem. I contacted them at [email protected], and they answered very quickly(a couple of hours):
"Hello,
Thank you for reaching out.
Please note that we typically add the open-source code repository a few weeks after releasing a product, so it should be available soon.
You can keep an eye on it here: https://proton.me/community/open-sourceThank you for your patience.
If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to let us know.
Kind regards,
Nikola L.
Customer Support
Proton Mail"So, let’s wait 🙂
#AI #LLM #LLMs #ProtonLumo #chatbot #chatbots #ProtonAG #openSource #FOSS #openSourceAI #privacy #security #E2EE #privacyFocused #dataPrivacy #DataProtection
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@macmanx
For me, it was a little better:“Sure! Here are 20 common English words that end in "ai":
Alibi
Alias
Algae
Anemoi
Arguai
Bai
Bhai
Chai
Dai
Fai
Gai
Hai
Jai
Kai
Lai
Mai
Pai
Rai
Sai
Tai”#AI #LLM #LLMs #ProtonLumo #chatbot #chatbots #ProtonAG #openSource #FOSS #openSourceAI #privacy #security #E2EE #privacyFocused #dataPrivacy #DataProtection
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Proton unveils Lumo, an open-source AI assistant built for privacy! 🔒🤖 Zero-access encryption, no chat logs, and EU-based servers mean your data stays yours—never used for training or ads. Accessible via web & mobile. Discover more: https://cyberinsider.com/proton-launches-privacy-first-open-source-ai-assistant-lumo/ #Privacy #AI #OpenSource #ProtonLumo
#newz Like duck.ai but with a cat 🤭 #lol -
@alternativeto
Can anyone tell me where to find the #sourceCode of #ProtonLumo?#openSource #openSourceAI #FOSS #ProtonAG #privacy #privacyMatters #dataPrivacy #security #E2EE
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@si2mev @bent0_b0x @protonprivacy @alternativeto
Yep, I agree it's awful they didn't focus on the #LinuxApp instead, although they started doing something: https://proton.me/blog/drive-roadmap-summer-2025#:~:text=and%20will%20support%20our%20upcoming%20Linux%20Drive%20app
https://proton.me/blog/drive-roadmap-summer-2025#:~:text=At%20the%20same%20time%2C%20we%E2%80%99re%20continuing%20to%20improve%20the%20SDK%20%E2%80%94%20preparing%20it%20for%20public%20release%20and%20ensuring%20it%20provides%20a%20solid%20foundation%20for%20the%20upcoming%20Linux%20Drive%20app%2C%20a%20popular%20favorite%20on%20the%20community%20wishlistI'm not against the #AIAssistant, though. Just don't force it on me :)
#AI #LLM #LLMs #ProtonLumo #chatbot #chatbots #ProtonAG #openSource #FOSS #openSourceAI #privacy #security #E2EE #privacyFocused #dataPrivacy #DataProtection