Niobium Team Develops Fully Encrypted GenAI Technology

Niobium’s Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) acceleration technology is revolutionizing the field of generative AI by enhancing its security measures. This innovative technology is a result of a collaboration between US chip startup Niobium and CryptoLab in Korea, aimed at safeguarding data in large language models and genAI systems using FHE.

With the implementation of Niobium's FHE accelerator hardware and CryptoLab's patented advanced HEaaN CKKS technology, the encrypted GenAI ensures that user queries and responses remain encrypted throughout the operations. This means that even the AI model itself cannot access the inputs in plain text, adding an extra layer of security to the system.

The joint efforts of Niobium and CryptoLab are focused on developing fully encrypted GenAI/LLM inferencing at speeds comparable to unencrypted operations. This breakthrough eliminates the traditional trade-off between privacy and performance, making privacy-preserving AI more practical and efficient for real-world applications.

CryptoLab's expertise in post-quantum cryptography plays a crucial role in defending against current and future cyber threats, including those posed by quantum computing. By combining forces, Niobium and CryptoLab are paving the way for turnkey FHE computation systems that cater to businesses of all sizes, ensuring data security and privacy.

"The synergy between our FHE acceleration technology and CryptoLab's advanced software is propelling us into a new era of data utilization. We are not only protecting privacy but also unlocking the full potential of data in a secure environment," stated Kevin Yoder, CEO of Niobium based in Ohio, emphasizing the transformative impact of their collaboration.