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Open-WebUI adds end-to-end encrypted chats in v0.12.3 release

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Open-WebUI has released version 0.12.3, introducing temporary end-to-end encrypted chats for direct messages and private group channels. This new feature encrypts messages up to 16 KiB directly in the browser using MLS, ensuring they are not saved on the server. The update also includes an 'Encrypted Channels' setting accessible through Admin Settings. AI

IMPACT Enhances privacy for users of the Open-WebUI platform, a tool for interacting with AI models.

RANK_REASON This is a software update for a specific tool, not a frontier model release or significant industry event.

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Open-WebUI adds end-to-end encrypted chats in v0.12.3 release

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · whatsnew_fyi ·

    open-webui v0.12.3 Temporary end-to-end encrypted chats in direct messages and private group channels, with messages up to 16 KiB encrypted in the browser using

    open-webui v0.12.3 Temporary end-to-end encrypted chats in direct messages and private group channels, with messages up to 16 KiB encrypted in the browser using MLS and not saved on the server; Encrypted Channels setting under Admin Settings General Encrypted channels, with ENABL…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · opensourceaitech ·

    🚀 Open WebUI v0.12.3 is out Added · - 🔐 End-to-end encrypted chats. Direct messages and private group channels can now hold a temporary end-to-end encrypted cha

    🚀 Open WebUI v0.12.3 is out Added · - 🔐 End-to-end encrypted chats. Direct messages and private group channels can now hold a temporary end-to-end encrypted chat: a member… ⭐ 155,891 stars All open-source AI releases → https:// olud.ai/releases.html # OpenSource # Release # DevTo…

    LINKS olud.ai/releases.html

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