Signal’s Screenshot Blocker: A Privacy Power Move Against Microsoft’s Spying Tech!

Signal’s new feature blocks screenshots of chats, taking aim at Microsoft’s Windows Recall, which logs on-screen activity for AI. Signal’s “screen security” is on by default in Windows 11, requiring users to dig through settings to disable it. Signal says Microsoft’s AI lacks app-specific controls, forcing their hand to protect privacy.

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Hot Take:

Signal’s new feature is like a digital chastity belt for your messages, keeping Microsoft’s prying eyes at bay! They’ve turned the “Windows Recall” into the “Windows Can’t-Call” by making sure your chats stay as private as your diary under a lock and key. Microsoft better take notes: nobody likes a nosy neighbor, especially when they’re your operating system.

Key Points:

  • Signal rolls out a new feature to block screenshots of its chat window on Windows 11.
  • This move is a direct response to Microsoft’s Windows Recall technology.
  • The feature is enabled by default and needs to be manually turned off.
  • Signal criticizes Microsoft’s lack of granular settings for app developers.
  • Concerns about AI-driven data collection and privacy risks are at the forefront.

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