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On-device AI that respects your privacy

Arcrawls uses on-device AI models Gemini Nano and DistilBERT to analyze page sentiment and generate daily browsing summaries without sending data to the cloud, prioritizing user privacy.

read1 min views1 publishedJul 16, 2026

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login On-device AI that respects your privacy 1 point by fujidevv 29 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss Arcrawls can use Gemini Nano + DistilBERT locally to understand page sentiment and even give you daily summaries of your browsing habits — all without sending anything to the cloud. help Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27. Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search:

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