Microsoft’s AI Gaffe: Privacy Panic Over Recall Feature Spurs Major Overhaul
Microsoft makes Recall opt-in after security uproar. Critics flagged privacy risks with the new screenshot-capturing feature. Now, Recall will require biometric authentication and added encryption. Changes aim to appease concerns ahead of its June 18 release.
Hot Take:
Microsoft’s Recall feature was supposed to be the next big thing, but it looks like it’s recalling a lot more than just screenshots—like, say, all our privacy concerns! Who knew the road to AI-powered convenience was paved with biometric scans and encryption layers?
Key Points:
- Microsoft changes Recall feature to opt-in, addressing privacy concerns.
- New security measures include biometric authentication and additional encryption.
- Recall captures screenshots and allows natural language searches of computing history.
- Critics raised concerns about privacy and security vulnerabilities.
- Microsoft commits to further review and testing before public release.
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