2024-06-07 18:00
Microsoft retreats on Recall — always-on screenshots will be opt-in
Microsoft has made a big push for its “Copilot+” program, enhancing Windows with new AI powers enabled by the latest processors and NPUs. But one of the headline features, Recall, immediately raised privacy concerns as it demonstrated an ability to essentially record every single action of the user. Microsoft has backed down on its initial claims and introduced new details in the hopes of making users more comfortable. First, Microsoft’s blog post on the subject reiterates that even on the Windows 11 hardware that’s capable of Copilot+ features, Recall will be entirely...

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