The user's agent is a thing that answers only to the user.

2024-07-08 · Bits and Bobs 7/8/24

Before it had to be fully local on devices the users controlled to be their agent.

"On device"

But now Private Cloud Enclaves allow you to extend your agency and turf off your device.

An embassy in the cloud.

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