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Description
Azure Confidential Computing enhances the privacy and security of data by safeguarding it during processing, rather than merely when it is stored or transmitted. It achieves this by encrypting data in memory through hardware-based trusted execution environments, enabling computations to occur only after the cloud platform has authenticated the environment. This method effectively blocks access from cloud service providers, administrators, and other privileged users. Additionally, it facilitates scenarios like multi-party analytics, where various organizations can collaboratively use encrypted datasets for joint machine learning efforts without disclosing their respective data. Users maintain complete control over their data and code, dictating which hardware and software can access them, and they can transition existing workloads using familiar tools, SDKs, and cloud infrastructures. Ultimately, this approach not only fosters collaboration but also significantly bolsters trust in cloud computing environments.
Description
Confer is a privacy-first AI chatbot developed by Signal founder Moxie Marlinspike to challenge the data practices of popular AI assistants. It mirrors the conversational experience of tools like ChatGPT while eliminating the risk of user data collection. Confer is built so that conversations cannot be accessed, stored, or monetized by the service itself. Messages are protected using WebAuthn-based encryption, ensuring secure communication between users and the AI. On the backend, all processing occurs inside a Trusted Execution Environment with remote attestation safeguards. The system uses open-weight AI models to handle a wide range of user queries. This approach makes Confer far more complex than traditional AI setups but significantly more secure. Users can safely discuss highly personal topics without worrying about surveillance or profiling. Confer offers a limited free tier for casual use. A paid plan unlocks unlimited access and more advanced capabilities for privacy-conscious users.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Azure Data Explorer
Yes
Azure Databricks
Yes
Azure Key Vault
Yes
Azure Virtual Desktop
Yes
Kubernetes
Yes
Microsoft Azure
Yes
NVIDIA Confidential Computing
Yes
Integrations
Azure Data Explorer
No
Azure Databricks
No
Azure Key Vault
No
Azure Virtual Desktop
No
Kubernetes
No
Microsoft Azure
No
NVIDIA Confidential Computing
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$35/month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/solutions/confidential-compute
Vendor Details
Company Name
Confer
Website
confer.to/
Product Features
Virtual Machine
Backup Management
No
Graphical User Interface
No
Remote Control
No
VDI
No
Virtual Machine Encryption
No
Virtual Machine Migration
No
Virtual Machine Monitoring
No
Virtual Server
No