Company Microsoft introduces a new feature that may seem useful at first glance, but potentially threatens the privacy of operating system users Windows.
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Earlier this year Microsoft silently blocked solutions that allowed the system to be installed Windows 11 to unsupported computers. And since the update ends in October Windows 10 and the tech giant is pushing users to upgrade to the next generation Windows, this move confused millions of users. Now users have to come to terms with the new feature.
Available on Copilot+ computers, the AI-powered “Recall” tool helps users track their digital steps by taking browser screenshots.
In announcing this feature, the company Microsoft she wrote:
The feature was pulled last year due to concerns, but the company has now reintroduced it with some changes. It seems to be aware of the backlash, so the feature is optional, can be paused, and is still in beta for now. The feature could be beneficial for users who have a lot of tabs open, but it may not be well-received by those who may not have consented to their messages being scanned for AI analysis.
"Constant screen capture can still pose a privacy threat, despite welcome efforts from society." Microsoft on the introduction of an opt-in tool and strengthening protection,” claims Jake Hurfurt of Big Brother Watch. "Users may now have more control over the screenshots they take, but anyone they communicate with, whether through email or even encrypted disappearing message apps like Signal, can have their data captured and stored without their consent."
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He added that users must be “very careful not only to protect their own privacy but also the privacy of others.” In more sensitive cases, such as online banking, users can choose to exclude certain apps or websites from being cataloged.
To ensure complete security, the company Microsoft ensure that screenshots are only accessible to the user after successfully entering biometric data or a security PIN into the system Windows Hello. Users can also set a time limit for how long these screenshots will be saved before they are automatically deleted. It is also worth noting that the feature will be on by default, but users will be asked for permission before the screenshots are saved.
This has been tracking users for a long time.