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Recall allows Microsoft’s Windows 11 Copilot+ devices to screenshot every action a person takes on their PC.

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@AwattoAnalog Isn't that exactly what recall was intended for? So someone would never lose a detail? I don't know what your desktop looks like, but if it's anything like mine being able to use a vocal search to find some half remembered reference or what I did with the document or program or webpage or downloaded picture is pretty fucking useful, especially as I grow older.

@Beggarmidas

“an easy way to access information about your PC's activity snapshots...” is how this is branded.

However, it will be used to capture screenshots of emails or messages you may have deleted, as well as messages that disappear on platforms like Signal. Banking information, passwords, and medical records put on the screen will be recorded.

The feature that stores data in a database is done in plain text, attackers can use malware to extract the database and its contents.

@AwattoAnalog and I quote "Recall is an opt-in feature, meaning users must enable it for it to start capturing screenshots. Users can delete snapshots, pause, or turn off the feature at any time."
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/retrace-your-steps-with-recall-aa03f8a0-a78b-4b3e-b0a1-2eb8ac48701c

I'm not someone who buys into microsofts bullshit, but in this case you're deliberately misrepresenting somethings intended function & missing the point or market it's intended for entirely.

Retrace your steps with Recall - Microsoft Support

@Beggarmidas

Microsoft was the first company to participate in the PRISM surveillance program. Anyone in a FVEY country who believes your information is safe with corporations like Microsoft is naive - at best; at worst, subscribes to the logic fallacy of "If you've got nothing to hide, you've got nothing to fear."

I'm swamped with over 340+ engagements on this topic with people favouring and boosting this message. Only one lone person, you, are the single voice in dissenting opinion.

@AwattoAnalog I'm familiar with it. Hell, I remember the original LoD & Erik Bloodaxe back in the OG day. But that & five bucks might buy me a cup of coffee. If PRISM was a surprise I wonder why you'd have thought differently. Governments, especially the US Gov have been MS's best customer since win 95. The domestic FISA wiretaps made under 701b & 702a must be disclosed after they're turned down or no more than one year later if granted. New to the game, eh? https://www.uscourts.gov/data-news/reports/statistical-reports/wiretap-reports/faqs-wiretap-reports
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