Windows 11 Recall, EU AI Act, Intel Lunar Lake details + more!
May 23, 2024
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Windows 11's AI-powered recall feature raises privacy concerns due to potential exposure of sensitive information.
EU establishes stringent AI safety regulations, including restrictions on real-time biometric monitoring and commitments from major AI companies to publish safety frameworks.
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Privacy Concerns Around Windows 11's AI-Powered Recall Feature
Windows 11's new AI-powered recall feature, which captures screenshots every few seconds and stores them locally, has raised privacy concerns among advocates. While Microsoft assures that the feature is optional and encrypted, there are worries about potential exposure of sensitive information such as login credentials. Even with user control options like pausing and deleting snapshots, the feature remains intrusive, with risks if accessed by malicious actors or if Microsoft decides to alter storage practices. The UK's Information Commissioner's Office is already investigating this feature, emphasizing the need for robust privacy safeguards.
EU's Stricter AI Safety Rules and Industry Efforts Towards Transparency
The European Council has established stringent AI safety regulations under the AI Act, surpassing the US's voluntary compliance approach. The rules restrict real-time biometric monitoring by governments and prohibit AI usage for social scoring and predictive policing. Additionally, major AI companies like Amazon and Microsoft are committing to publishing AI safety frameworks, including a 'kill switch' to halt AI development if necessary. While these efforts enhance transparency and accountability in AI development, challenges remain in ensuring broader public trust and safety, especially with distinguished companies like OpenAI facing departures and scrutiny over safety measures.