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AMD Reverses Decision to Remove Memory Encryption from Consumer Chips After Backlash
Ars Technica·Tuesday, 23 June 2026
AMD had removed memory encryption from its consumer CPUs, a move critics called an underhanded push to force users toward more expensive chips. Following significant user outcry, AMD has now reinstated the feature. This matters for anyone using an AMD processor, which includes a large share of Indian PC users and developers.
Why It Matters
Memory encryption protects your data from certain attacks — removing it quietly from cheaper chips while keeping it on pricier ones felt like a corporate trap. Indian developers, students, and professionals on AMD hardware are directly affected.
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