Microsoft Tweaks Privacy-Concerned ‘Recall’ Feature, Enforces Opt-In, Encryption

Microsoft has re-evaluated its upcoming ‘Recall’ feature, initially met with criticism over privacy concerns. The feature, initially set to be enabled by default, will now be opt-in, requiring user activation and biometric authentication. Additionally, the database storing the feature’s screenshots will now be encrypted. These changes address fears that the feature could be exploited for data misuse.

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