Private information retrieval (PIR) techniques constitute a critical class of protocols that enable a user to retrieve a data item from one or several databases without revealing the identity of the ...

In the digital age, the ability to find relevant information quickly and accurately has become increasingly critical. From simple web searches to complex enterprise-knowledge management systems, ...

Search is dead, long live search! Search isn’t what it used to be. Search engines no longer simply match keywords or phrases in user queries with webpages. We are moving well beyond the world of ...