ExpressVPN launches ExpressAI to make AI less nosy

ExpressVPN is on a roll this year with new product launches. In February, the service released ExpressKeys, ExpressMailGuard, and a revamped Identity Defender app. Now, it has officially launched a chatbot style platform called ExpressAI.

At a glance, ExpressAI looks like yet another entry in the crowded AI assistant space. But under the hood, it sets itself apart with a privacy-first architecture that directly challenges how most AI tools operate today. While mainstream services often rely on server-side processing and may use user inputs for training, ExpressAI leans heavily into what ExpressVPN calls “zero-access” design. That means end-to-end encryption, zero data retention for training, and a system where even ExpressVPN claims it can’t see your prompts or files.

The underlying technology that ExpressAI uses to achieve this goal is called confidential computing. Instead of decrypting user data on standard servers, ExpressAI processes it inside secure enclaves—isolated environments designed to keep data inaccessible to operators and infrastructure alike. It’s a technology more commonly found in enterprise security software, but ExpressVPN is betting that the concept can make it a strong selling point for privacy-conscious users.

Feature-wise, ExpressAI presents some interesting things. At launch it supports five different general-purpose models, including options geared toward writing, coding, reasoning, and even image and document analysis. There’s also a side-by-side comparison tool that lets users run the same prompt across multiple models for easy comparison.

Other privacy-centric touches include a “ghost mode” that auto-deletes conversations, encrypted file storage, and a password-protected vault to store chat history that only the user can access. The major lynchpin for ExpressAI’s privacy model, though is that none of your data are fed back into the model—the data stays within your chat. This claim has already been independently verified by security firm Cure 53 during a pre-release audit.

Access to ExpressAI is rolling out globally in phases beginning on March 31, 2026. New and existing ExpressVPN Pro plan users will receive first access, with broader availability opening up to other users over time. Pro users will immediately get 500 daily credits, 2GB of storage, and access to all five AI models.

ExpressAI signals a broader shift for the company. As AI tools become more embedded in daily workflows, privacy is quickly moving from a niche concern to a mainstream demand. ExpressVPN is clearly hoping that its reputation in security gives it an edge.