2.5 Admins 2.5 Admins 255: Copyright Your Face
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Jul 10, 2025 Microsoft faces backlash for offering Windows 10 updates in exchange for user data. Denmark's innovative move aims to protect individuals from deepfakes by granting copyright over personal features. The discussion dives into RAID technology, clarifying misconceptions and highlighting the advantages of software RAID. Finally, listeners receive valuable advice on landing a sysadmin role later in life, emphasizing the importance of experience and adaptability in today's evolving tech landscape.
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Microsoft's Data-Backed Updates
- Microsoft offers free extended Windows 10 updates if users sync settings to the cloud via Windows Backup.
- This likely aims to get users into the Microsoft ecosystem and collect their data.
Windows Backup Sync Details
- Windows Backup syncs numerous settings including apps, display configs, notification and Bluetooth data.
- This extensive syncing offers rich data potentially valuable for mining or AI training.
Copyright Your Face in Denmark
- Denmark plans to give individuals copyright over their faces and voices to combat deepfakes.
- This approach could empower DMCA takedowns but raises complex issues with look-alikes and twins.
