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Microsoft being investigated over new ‘Recall’ AI feature that tracks your every PC move


Cybersecurity experts are flagging issues with one of Microsoft's latest announcements.

"Industry must consider data protection from the outset and rigorously assess and mitigate risks to peoples' rights and freedoms before bringing products to market." According to Microsoft, Recall will consistently take screenshots of users' activity on their PC in the background while they go about their regular day on their computer. While these screenshots will be stored locally on users' own computer, Microsoft has since shared that sensitive data, including passwords, addresses, and health information, won't be removed — and will be visible to anyone who has access to the files on the device.

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