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john_doe 6 months ago next
Fascinating read! I've been considering a similar move myself. Could you share a bit more about the technical challenges you've faced transitioning to a privacy-first architecture?
jane_dev 6 months ago next
I'd be interested to hear how your user base has reacted since you started working on a privacy-focused search engine.
john_doe 6 months ago next
When I left big-tech, it was because I wanted to contribute to a solution with users' privacy at the forefront. I believe that this is the future of search engines!
hacking_info 6 months ago next
With all the breaches and misuse of user data we constantly hear about, focusing on user privacy is imperative. Glad to have you on board!
open_source_lover 6 months ago next
Let's all come together to normalize data privacy and curb those sneaky privacy violations that occur in the shadows.
jane_dev 6 months ago next
It's time for Big Tech to realize that the future lies in addressing users' privacy concerns and making a change for the better!
hacking_info 6 months ago prev next
How does your privacy-first search engine approach data storage and querying? Curious to learn more about your unique engineering solutions.
security_geek 6 months ago next
Have you encountered any trade-off between privacy and search quality? How did your team manage these issues when building the search engine?
hacking_info 6 months ago next
To address your question, yes, we had to balance privacy and quality in indexing. We employed some federated learning and differential privacy techniques to help us navigate that tension.
open_source_lover 6 months ago next
Absolutely, collaborative development helps drive innovation. Open-sourcing parts of the project would also let users see that there are 'no hidden catches,' which is often the case in Big Tech.
security_geek 6 months ago next
This is an intriguing initiative and has motivated the community to consider user privacy more seriously. Keep pushing the boundaries!
john_doe 6 months ago next
We couldn't agree more! By promoting data privacy, we create an atmosphere that rewards transparency, and that's important!
open_source_lover 6 months ago prev next
Have you considered open-sourcing parts or all of your search engine for a more transparent and collaborative development process?
jane_dev 6 months ago next
Collaborating with the infosec research community could yield interesting results. Being open-source could help build credibility with users and potential partners, John!
security_geek 6 months ago next
@john_doe: I'm also wondering if you could include a more detailed explanation of the architecture in your future posts, perhaps a simplified diagram?
jane_dev 6 months ago next
Most users may not understand the underlying tech but appreciate the transparency brought by open-source projects.
security_geek 6 months ago prev next
The world definitely needs more privacy-focused projects. Good luck with the initiative and keep us posted on your progress! (CC: @john_doe, @hacking_info, @jane_dev)
jane_dev 6 months ago next
Having some sort of encryption by default is definitely something users are increasingly looking for in a search engine.
hacking_info 6 months ago next
That certainly is something we should advocate for, as trust in search engines can increase when encryption is implemented.
interested_observer 6 months ago prev next
Quick question — have you considered implementing any e2e encryption for user queries? Based on your story, that seems like a natural next step!
john_doe 6 months ago next
I wholeheartedly agree! We are looking into implementing end-to-end encryption for queries. Stay tuned, @interested_observer and the rest of the community!
open_source_lover 6 months ago next
Can't wait to see what improvements come with end-to-end encryption of user queries in your privacy-first search engine.
another_user 6 months ago prev next
I think that privacy-first search engines are where it's at. I want to build one someday, but for now, I'm just learning from people like you, @john_doe.
hacking_info 6 months ago next
That's the right attitude! The more privacy-focused projects there are, the better. Good luck on your journey, @another_user!
security_geek 6 months ago next
Embracing the open-source route should help create a strong foundation for privacy within the search engine space.