So, reactions?
Semafor noted that Microsoft is facing challenges in its renewed PC battle against Apple. While Microsoft is touting its new Copilot+ PCs with better hardware and AI capabilities, it struggles to reverse Apple’s market share dominance and perception as a cooler company. Microsoft aims to attract Mac users with its Surface and Surface Pro laptops that run AI models locally on devices. However, concerns about privacy and the difficulty of switching ecosystems hinder the adoption of Microsoft’s AI-powered PCs.
That new Windows 11 Recall feature has raised concerns about privacy risks and potential data theft. The feature takes screenshots of active windows every few seconds and records user activity for up to three months. While Microsoft assures that the data is encrypted and stored locally, cybersecurity experts and users remain skeptical. The feature’s lack of content moderation and the potential for data exposure in case of device compromise are among the primary concerns.
The announcement has drawn criticism from the security and data protection community, and the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office is considering a probe into the feature.
There are a lot of privacy concerns here, for sure. As one commentator I noted offered, future data security breaches will be absolutely bananas.
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