AI Tools Send User Data to Remote Servers With No Transparency or User Control
Users of AI productivity tools have no visibility into what data is sent to cloud servers, how long it is retained, or how it is used. This drives strong demand for local AI alternatives that process entirely on-device without subscriptions or tracking. The privacy gap is especially acute for business users handling sensitive documents, code, or communications.
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