Hardware & firmware trust
Software privacy depends on the operating systems, hardware, and firmware running the core and clients.
Pre-release introduction. Public downloads are not available here yet. Assistant naming is planned; other capabilities depend on the version you obtain.
A compromised platform could expose plaintext, credentials, or activity outside the software's checks. Local custody, encryption, and source availability do not certify freedom from vulnerabilities, supply-chain tampering, or deliberate backdoors.
Privileged subsystems include Intel Management Engine and applicable AMT, AMD Secure Processor/PSP, and server management controllers. They serve legitimate purposes; their presence is not evidence of malicious access. Exposure depends on the actual model, firmware, configuration, and access conditions.
2008 is not a universal safety cutoff. Assess manufacturer provenance, supported firmware updates, management access, and physical custody. Older hardware is not inherently safe. Restrict management interfaces and disable unused features through supported settings; these steps cannot prove hidden access absent.
Open boot firmware improves some reviewability without making every component independently verifiable. For remotely hosted systems, assess the operator as well. Investigate suspected compromise and recover from a separately trusted device; changing software permissions cannot restore platform trust.