knoppix13h ago

Microsoft is reportedly rethinking its Windows 11 AI push, scaling back intrusive Copilot integrations and reassessing Recall after strong privacy and usability backlash from power users. 🤖
The focus is shifting from “AI everywhere” toward more meaningful, less invasive features that better respect user control and data practices. 🛡️

🔗 https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-is-reevaluating-its-ai-efforts-on-windows-11-plans-to-reduce-copilot-integrations-and-evolve-recall

#TechNews #Windows11 #Microsoft #AI #Copilot #Privacy #Security #UX #Software #PC #Data #UserControl #Productivity #Cloud #Trust #Windows

Microsoft is reevaluating its AI efforts on Windows 11 — plans to reduce Copilot integrations and evolve Recall

People familiar with Microsoft's plans say that the company moving to streamline or remove certain Copilot integrations across in-box apps like Notepad and Paint in 2026, after pushback from users.

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NERDS.xyz – Real Tech News for Real Nerds6d ago

Artificial Intelligence controls are coming to Firefox, and Mozilla is clearly courting the AI-skeptics

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/02/firefox-ai-controls/

knoppixJan 23

Microsoft reportedly gave the FBI BitLocker recovery keys to unlock encrypted laptops in a Guam fraud probe. 🔐

I’m genuinely stunned. 🤯 Encryption should protect users — not defer to cloud-stored keys that can be handed over on demand. ⚠️

This raises deep concerns about trust, what “secure by default” means. 🧩

🔗 https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/microsoft-gave-fbi-a-set-of-bitlocker-encryption-keys-to-unlock-suspects-laptops-reports/

#TechNews #Microsoft #FBI #Privacy #Encryption #BitLocker #Cybersecurity #DataSecurity #DigitalRights #BigTech #UserControl #Cloud #Security #Surveillance

Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: Reports | TechCrunch

The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.

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Show threadKalvinDec 29

@BeAware I think we can use the Fediverse for two-way media. We can contribute to the internet, not just from the media providers themselves. Two-way. You can come back here to the Fediverse if you feel like creating content without the need for elites claiming the data is theirs or their products! 😄☀️

#Fediverse #DecentralisedWeb #DigitalRights #OwnYourData #NoAlgorithms #OpenWeb #UserControl #EthicalTech #DataOwnership #SocialMediaRevolution #Decentralisation #PrivacyMatters #Web3

NERDS.xyz – Real Tech News for Real NerdsDec 20

Firefox promises an AI kill switch

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2025/12/firefox-ai-kill-switch/

LusogeekDec 7

YouTube testing new ‘Home’ page with more control over suggested content

https://9to5google.com/2025/11/26/youtube-testing-new-home-page-with-more-control-over-suggested-content/

#youtube #yt #homefeed #customfeed #tech #technews #socialnetworks #homepage #usercontrol #newfeature #youtubenews #ytnews #suggestedcontent

YouTube testing new ‘Home’ page with more control over suggested content

Google is testing a new feature with YouTube that allows users to customize the recommendations that appear in their “Home”...

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Show threadlarinyoNov 25

🔒 PRIVACY-PRESERVING ARCHITECTURE

DC4EU validates privacy-by-design:
✅ Information Disclosure: Users control attribute sharing
✅ No "Phone Home": Real privacy
✅ User Wallets: Device storage, not central databases
✅ StatusList2021: Privacy-preserving revocation
✅ GDPR Compliance: Technical enforcement

Decentralised trust - Verifiable Data Registries
No single point of control/failure
Fundamental rights into architecture

#Privacy #GDPR #DecentralisedIdentity #UserControl #PrivacyByDesign #EBSI

InautiloNov 2

#Business #Guides
Disable AI in Firefox · The AI features you can disable in ‘about:config’ https://ilo.im/167wlw

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#Firefox #Browser #AI #Chatbot #UserControl #Privacy

Disable AI In Firefox

Quick reference for how to turn off AI features in Firefox

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PPC LandNov 2
Bluesky tests new features to improve reply quality and user control: Bluesky announced October 31, 2025 testing social proximity ranking, dislikes beta, toxicity detection, and reply controls to enhance conversation quality. https://ppc.land/bluesky-tests-new-features-to-improve-reply-quality-and-user-control/ #Bluesky #SocialMedia #NewFeatures #UserControl #ReplyQuality
Bluesky tests new features to improve reply quality and user control

Bluesky announced October 31, 2025 testing social proximity ranking, dislikes beta, toxicity detection, and reply controls to enhance conversation quality.

PPC Land
Mind LudeOct 16

Tired of #AISlop? Pinterest heard you! They're rolling out new controls to limit AI-generated content in your feed and making labels more visible.

A step towards user-controlled feeds or just rearranging the deck chairs?

#Pinterest #AI #TechPolicy #UserControl #SocialMedia
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/pinterest-adds-controls-to-let-you-limit-the-amount-of-ai-slop-in-your-feed/

Pinterest adds controls to let you limit the amount of 'AI slop' in your feed | TechCrunch

Pinterest is rolling out new controls that let users limit how much AI-generated content appears in their feeds. The company is also making its AI content labels more visible.

TechCrunch