Microsoft overhauls Recall, makes it opt-in

The move comes after security concerns from experts

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Microsoft overhauls Recall, makes it opt-in
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Microsoft overhauls Recall, makes it opt-in

Microsoft is making a U-turn on its AI-powered Recall feature after facing criticism from privacy and security experts.

The feature, initially designed to be enabled by default on certain PCs running Windows 11, will now be opt-in, giving users more control over whether they want their screens constantly monitored a...

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