Proton today introduced Lumo 2.0, calling it the largest upgrade yet to its privacy-focused AI assistant. The update adds image generation, persistent memory, and a private web search feature, according to the company.
The new capabilities are designed to make the assistant more useful while maintaining privacy protections. Proton positions these tools as alternatives to offerings from larger tech firms that often rely on user data for training.
Lumo 2.0's image generation allows users to create visuals directly within the assistant, alongside memory functions that enable the AI to retain context across sessions. The private web search feature aims to keep queries and results encrypted.
Proton has not disclosed a specific release date or pricing tiers for the upgrade. The assistant remains available to existing users, with the company hinting at further refinements in future updates.
Privacy advocates praised the move, though some caution that memory features could raise new data retention questions even in a privacy-first framework.