Microsoft Recall backlash
App & software · 2024
Microsoft delayed Recall for Copilot+ PCs starting at $999 after criticism.
Elon Musk
@elonmusk · May 20, 2024
This is a Black Mirror episode. Definitely turning this “feature” off.
Tsarathustra@tsarnick
Satya Nadella says Windows PCs will have a photographic memory feature called Recall that will remember and understand everything you do on your computer by taking constant screenshots
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- Microsoft "Fixed" Windows Recall… I DISAGREE!
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- May 20 ’24 to Jun 7 ’24
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How it spread
Trace the originAfter Microsoft introduced Recall, Musk criticized it on X and a Reddit discussion linked his post. Security coverage spread through forums; Microsoft made Recall opt-in and postponed it.
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Timeline (16)
May 2024
Elon Musk seed · May 20 ’24
Elon Musk called Recall a Black Mirror episode and said he would turn it off.[1]
Linus Sebastian backlash · May 2024
Linus Sebastian discussed Recall's privacy risks in a WAN Show clip.[19]
BBC press · May 21 ’24
The BBC reported that the UK data watchdog was making enquiries with Microsoft.[2]
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- 1Test sensitive features with independent security researchers before launch.
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- Copilot+ PC starting price at launch announcement“Starting at $999, Copilot+ PCs”$999[12]
Press (4 outlets)
- May 21, 20241 day in
BBC · UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots
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