Tag: Microsoft
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What is Microsoft Recall and How to Opt Out
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Microsoft recently introduced a new feature called Recall for Windows PCs, designed to automatically take snapshots of your desktop activity throughout the day. While Microsoft claims Recall helps users “find anything they’ve seen on their PC,” it also raises concerns about privacy, data storage, and potential misuse. In this guide, we’ll explain exactly what Microsoft…
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What Will Happen to Your Skype Data After Its Shutdown?
Skype has been officially shutdown by Microsoft, Redact.dev is sunsetting support as of 5/5/25 As Microsoft prepares to shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, users are left with questions about the fate of their data. These questions are well grounded, given Microsoft-owned LinkedIn recently faced a lawsuit after allegations they used customer data to…
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LinkedIn Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of Customer Data in AI Training
Update – this lawsuit has been withdrawn, as it was levelled on the basis of LinkedIn using private messages to train AI. While they did not do this, LinkedIn did automatically opt all users into AI training without getting informed consent (TechMonitor) In a recent development, Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is under legal scrutiny for allegedly disclosing…