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Microsoft's AI 'Recall' Feature Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Privacy Concerns

The new tool, which captures and stores screenshots of users' activities, has prompted investigations by UK regulators and criticism from tech experts.

  • Recall takes periodic screenshots of users' screens to enhance AI responses.
  • Microsoft claims the data is stored locally and encrypted, but concerns remain.
  • UK's Information Commissioner's Office is investigating the feature's privacy safeguards.
  • Experts warn that the feature could be a goldmine for hackers if a device is compromised.
  • Elon Musk and other critics have likened the feature to a 'Black Mirror' episode.
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