Product Release Update – v1.11

This release brings powerful new capabilities to Cognition, including smarter data handling, native desktop support, and improved collaboration tools. We've focused on giving you more control over your AI workflows while making everyday interactions smoother and more secure.

ToDesktop App

Cognition is now available as a native desktop application via ToDesktop. Enjoy a dedicated app experience with faster access, system notifications, and seamless integration with your desktop workflow. No more juggling browser tabs — your AI assistant is now just a click away on your taskbar or dock.

ETL Improvements

We've made significant technical improvements to how our ETL functions operate. The processing pipeline is now faster, more reliable, and better equipped to handle complex data transformations. These under-the-hood enhancements ensure your data flows more smoothly into Cognition, resulting in higher-quality knowledge bases and more consistent AI outputs.

Data Blocks

Saved queries over your project's records that Cognition can use to supply facts directly to the LLM. Instead of relying solely on semantic search, you can now define precise, reusable data queries that feed structured information into your AI conversations.

Webpage Integration

You can now integrate content from webpages directly into your pipelines. Cognition can ingest and process web content alongside your other data sources. This opens up new possibilities for building comprehensive, multi-source knowledge engines.

Sound & Notification Settings

Take control of your notification experience. You can now configure sound and notification settings for chat messages, allowing you to customize alerts to suit your working style. Whether you prefer subtle cues or want to stay on top of every message, these settings put you in charge.

ETL Config Export & Import

ETL configuration can now be exported from one project and imported into another. This makes it easy to replicate proven pipeline setups across projects, saving time and ensuring consistency when scaling your AI infrastructure. Simply export from your shell, and import into any target project.

Invite Users — New Flow

We've updated the user invitation flow, switching from one-time links to one-time codes. This provides a more secure and reliable way to onboard new team members. One-time codes are easier to share across channels and reduce the risk of expired or intercepted invitation links.

This release strengthens Kern AI's commitment to delivering flexible, secure, and user-focused AI experiences. From smarter ETL processing and Data Blocks for precise fact retrieval, to a native desktop app and improved collaboration features — v1.11 continues to expand what's possible with Confidential AI.

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