Show HN: Smart Blur – Auto-Blur PII in the Browser, with a OpenAI Local Model

Category: security

Tags: privacy, pii-detection, chrome-extension, local-ai, webgpu, screen-sharing

Score: 6.0/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 6, Documentation: 3, Utility: 6)

Smart Blur is a Chrome extension that automatically blurs sensitive information (PII) on web pages before it can be seen by others. It uses a local OpenAI Privacy Filter model running on WebGPU to detect unstructured PII like names and addresses, and includes a Share Shield feature that activates blurring when screen sharing is detected. It is notable for combining local AI with privacy-preserving browser-based operation.

Target audience: privacy-conscious users, remote workers, developers and professionals handling sensitive information

Repository: https://smartbuildlabs.com/apps/smart-blur/

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