Proton Releases Lumo 2.0: A Major Privacy-Focused AI Upgrade

Proton has released Lumo 2.0, an update to its privacy-focused AI assistant. The company states that this is the largest upgrade to Lumo to date.

"User testing demonstrates that the gap has closed to the point that for many use cases, users can no longer perceive a qualitative difference between Lumo 2.0 Max and the latest models from OpenAI and Anthropic."
— Andy Yen, Founder and CEO of Proton

Key Features of Lumo 2.0

Multimodal Capabilities

Users can now analyze, edit, and generate images within conversations, all protected by zero-access encryption.

Memory and Personalization

The update introduces user-controlled memory, encrypted Projects, and Custom Lumos for tailored workflows.

Enhanced Web Search

Lumo 2.0 delivers live results with source citations for more accurate, transparent answers.

Performance Benchmarks

• Lumo 2.0 Max scored 240% higher than Lumo 1.4 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, which combines nine benchmarks including GPQA Diamond.
• Lumo 2.0 Lite scored 127% higher than Lumo 1.4 on the same index.

Availability and Pricing

• Core AI features are included in the free tier.
• Paid plans include Lumo Plus (unlimited chats, advanced image generation) and Lumo Professional (for team collaboration).

Community Adoption

Proton states that more than 10 million people have adopted Lumo as a private alternative to other AI platforms.