TECH - Microsoft Makes Windows 11's 'Recall' Feature Opt-In After Backlash Over Privacy Concerns: 'We Have Heard A Clear Signal…' | Benzinga
In the face of mounting criticism from security and privacy experts, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) has decided to modify its upcoming Recall feature in Windows 11, keeping it disabled by default.
What Happened: Microsoft’s Recall feature, intended to assist PC users in retrieving previously viewed information, has been under the microscope for potential security vulnerabilities. Previously, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk likened the feature to a “Black Mirror episode,” saying he is going to turn it off.
Addressing these concerns, in a blog post on Friday, Microsoft announced that the Recall feature will now be opt-in and will necessitate users to authenticate using biometric data, such as fingerprint or facial recognition.
The tech behemoth also revealed plans to encrypt the database of screenshots that fuel the Recall feature.
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