Summary
Mozilla has introduced Thunderbolt, a new AI client designed for businesses and users who want to run their own AI systems without using cloud services. Thunderbolt works with an open-source AI framework called Haystack and supports secure data use and privacy features.
Key Facts
- Thunderbolt is an AI client that runs on self-hosted infrastructure, meaning users control their own AI setup.
- It is built on Haystack, an open-source AI framework for creating custom AI workflows.
- Thunderbolt can connect to various AI services compatible with ACP or OpenAI APIs, including Claude, Codex, and others.
- The system can use local enterprise data and an offline SQLite database for reliable data access.
- Security features include optional end-to-end encryption and device-level access controls.
- Thunderbolt supports many AI uses such as chat, search, research, automation, and workflows that work across devices.
- Native apps are available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, and web platforms.
- Mozilla encourages businesses to contact them for paid licenses and on-site setups as Thunderbolt is still being developed and security-checked.
