Alongside the release of its latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, tech giant Samsung also announced a slew of new AI features for its devices at Samsung Unpacked. While the new features make it easy to access AI assistance, they also highlight the need for enhanced security — and Samsung, with its latest Knox update, has stepped up to the plate.
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Tech companies tend to prefer on-device over cloud-based AI processing. On-device AI processing provides a faster way to process user requests. The approach is also safer, as user data stays on-device. To enhance on-device privacy, Samsung launched Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) in One UI 8.
KEEP ensures that an AI application can only access a limited amount of information by creating “encrypted, app-specific environments within the device’s secure storage area,” according to Samsung. This approach ensures applications only access data they need and that the user has permitted.
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Protecting a user’s private information should always be a priority, especially with AI applications. AI models are often trained on users’ input data. Ensuring your most precious data stays private is crucial.
The best part of the Knox update is that access to KEEP will not be limited to new devices but will be available on smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later. KEEP complements Knox Matrix, which is already a highly regarded mobile security platform due to the protection it offers users across the device ecosystem.
Additionally, Samsung announced that it is integrating post-quantum cryptography into Secure Wi-Fi. This approach should increase user privacy, even while using public networks.
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One UI 8 is also set for user updates across the operating system. Stay tuned to ZDNET’s coverage for the best features.
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