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Mozilla’s MZLA Technologies has launched a new open-source AI client called Thunderbolt, designed specifically for enterprises looking to implement self-hosted chatbots on their own infrastructure. MZLA, a for-profit subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation known for the Thunderbird email client, received backing from Mozilla to develop Thunderbolt.<\/p>\n

Despite its unfortunate naming\u2014especially given Intel’s trademark on "Thunderbolt"\u2014this new AI client is presented as a "sovereign AI client." It enables organizations to leverage their own AI models, whether they are sophisticated cloud-based models or local open-source options.<\/p>\n

Thunderbolt allows firms to connect with their internal data through Deepset\u2019s Haystack framework and adhere to industry-standard protocols like MCP and ACP. This setup enables companies to automate workflows and manage tasks efficiently by integrating AI with their existing software and data systems.<\/p>\n

Ryan Sipes, CEO of MZLA Technologies, emphasized the importance of keeping AI capabilities in-house: \u201cAI is too important to outsource. With Thunderbolt, we\u2019re giving organisations a sovereign AI client that allows them to decide how AI fits into their workflows\u2014on their infrastructure, with their data, and on their terms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Users will have the ability to interact with AI for tasks such as chat and research through a web client or dedicated applications available for various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Additionally, there are plans for a managed hosted version for enterprises that prefer an easier deployment option.<\/p>\n

While Thunderbolt is primarily targeted at enterprises, it remains open-source, allowing anyone to host it locally. The code is available on GitHub, but potential users are advised to watch for ongoing developments as the technology is still undergoing a security audit to ensure readiness for enterprise environments.<\/p>\n

For more information and updates, interested parties can visit the Thunderbolt website<\/a> and sign up for the waitlist.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Mozilla<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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