CrowdStrike brings local AI data checks to Intel-powered laptops
CrowdStrike says it's now classifying sensitive data locally on laptops through a partnership with Intel. They've built language models that run directly on devices using Intel's built-in AI processors, not cloud servers. This means security software can flag things like shared passwords even in casual chat, without sending any data off the device. CrowdStrike calls this a first step in expanding AI-powered data protection.
- Models run on Intel's AI acceleration hardware
- No cloud needed for data classification
- Catches unstructured, context-based sensitive info
- Aims for real-time protection, not delayed checks
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