Microsoft's Recall Feature Faces Intense Privacy Scrutiny
The new AI-powered tool, designed to enhance user productivity, raises significant concerns among cybersecurity experts and regulators.
- Recall captures screen snapshots every few seconds, storing them locally and encrypted on the device.
- Privacy experts worry about the potential misuse of sensitive data, including passwords and financial information.
- Regulators in the UK and EU are seeking assurances from Microsoft regarding data protection and GDPR compliance.
- Cybersecurity professionals highlight the risk of this feature becoming a target for malware and unauthorized access.
- Microsoft emphasizes that users have control over the feature, with options to disable it and manage what data is captured.
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