Apple’s recent announcement of integrating Homomorphic Encryption (HE) into iOS 18 is a monumental step for privacy. It signifies the coming-of-age for privacy-enhancing technologies, a field once considered theoretical but now becoming a practical necessity in our data-driven world.
This groundbreaking development is particularly significant for us at Duality Technologies, as our team has optimized the underlying encryption scheme (BFV) utilized by Apple. Additionally, developers on the Apple team have collaborated with Duality to optimize OpenFHE, the open-source library used and published by Duality. Duality team members have been leading the development and deployment of these technologies for years, including offering the world’s first-ever commercial products that use the same technologies that Apple is integrating into iOS 18. Witnessing this technology, once a concept on paper, now being embedded into the world’s most popular mobile operating system is a testament to its transformative potential.
While Apple’s adoption is making headlines, it’s important to highlight that Duality has been at the forefront of HE development for years. Our solutions have already proven their value in real-world applications, enabling secure data collaboration across industries like finance, healthcare, and government.
Our core Zero Footprint Investigation solution uses the capabilities Apple is integrating into iOS 18, and are making these capabilities generally available for multi-platform use, not just iOS 18. Our core cryptography libraries are all open-source, ready for review and integration into broader capabilities to support secure collaboration on sensitive data.
This move by Apple is not just about encrypting data, it’s about revolutionizing how we use and share information. HE allows computations to be performed on encrypted data without ever revealing the underlying information. This means businesses and consumers can unlock the power of data analytics and AI while ensuring privacy is never compromised.
The integration of HE into iOS18 is a watershed moment. It heralds a new era of privacy-first technology, where users can confidently share their data knowing it is protected by the strongest encryption available. It’s a win for consumers, businesses, and the future of data privacy.
As we celebrate this milestone, we at Duality Technologies are proud to be at the forefront of this privacy revolution. We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with HE and other privacy-enhancing technologies, ensuring that data-driven innovation can thrive without sacrificing individual privacy.
