Anthropic’s abrupt switch to an opt‑out model for training Claude on consumer conversations has forced a long‑overdue reckoning: if you want to keep your chats from being recycled into the next generation of chatbots, you must actively say so — and the same is true for ChatGPT and Google’s...
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Microsoft’s latest survey of Microsoft Edge users reads like a product roadmap with question marks — a quiet probe that, if the signals are read correctly, points to a future where Copilot in Edge moves from summarizer to doer. The questionnaire currently circulating among Edge users asks not...
Microsoft’s latest experiment in Edge promotion — a stealthy, exit-time prompt that appears to heavy Chrome users and asks them to pin Microsoft Edge to the Windows 11 taskbar — has renewed an old debate about platform behavior, telemetry, and user choice. The feature was uncovered as inert...
Microsoft has changed how it handles voice recordings in a way that directly affects what you can see and manage on the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard: new voice clips contributed for product improvement are now de‑identified and are no longer associated with individual Microsoft accounts, which...
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Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Mode in its Edge browser, marking a significant advancement in AI-driven web navigation. This feature integrates artificial intelligence directly into the browsing experience, offering users a more intuitive and efficient way to interact with the web.
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Microsoft Edge, as the preferred browser on Windows devices, has steadily evolved both in terms of user features and its underlying data practices. It now operates not only as a gateway to the web but also as a platform deeply integrated with the larger Microsoft ecosystem. Among the most...
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Microsoft's Copilot Vision, a new feature in Windows 11, introduces the ability for users to share their desktop or specific application windows with the AI assistant for real-time assistance and analysis. This functionality, currently in testing, aims to enhance productivity by allowing Copilot...
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Microsoft is redefining the intersection of artificial intelligence and desktop productivity with its latest update to Copilot Vision, its flagship AI-powered assistant for Windows. In a move set to alter how users interact with the world’s most widely used operating system, the company has...
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Microsoft's Copilot AI has recently introduced a significant update known as Copilot Vision, enabling the AI assistant to access and interpret the content displayed on users' screens. This advancement allows Copilot to provide real-time, context-aware assistance across various applications and...
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Microsoft is drawing a definitive line under the era of legacy authentication protocols in Microsoft 365, setting the stage for a monumental shift in security posture across its cloud ecosystem. Starting from mid-July 2025, Microsoft will begin enforcing new default settings that block legacy...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, powering everything from virtual assistants to personalized recommendations. However, this convenience comes with a significant trade-off: the collection and utilization of vast amounts of personal data. Understanding...
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Microsoft is set to introduce a pivotal security enhancement to Windows 11 with the rollout of the Administrator Protection feature. This initiative aims to fortify systems against breaches stemming from stolen credentials by redefining how administrative privileges are managed.
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The latest update to Mozilla Firefox is set to deliver a significant change in how users interact with the browser’s terms and data-sharing options—a move that is already sparking considerable debate within privacy and tech communities. With the release of Firefox version 138.x across all...
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Mozilla’s Firefox browser has long positioned itself as the champion of user privacy and transparency in the crowded web arena. Now, with the impending rollout of Firefox version 138.x across all major desktop platforms—including Windows, Mac, and Linux—the company is taking a bold, if...
In an era where technology seems to remember more about us than we do ourselves, Microsoft has rolled out a rather intriguing new feature for Windows 11: Microsoft Recall. This AI-powered memory system is designed to essentially act as a digital aide, capturing snapshots of your active windows...
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The hum of anticipation in the Windows world rarely sounds as charged as when Microsoft resurrects a controversial feature, dusts it off, and declares it ready for prime time. With Windows 11’s Recall feature—Microsoft’s latest attempt to give your computer the memory of an elephant—controversy...
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Meta’s Plan to Use EU User Data for AI Training: A Deep Dive into Privacy, Ethics, and Regional Strategy
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has recently announced plans to leverage user data from its European Union (EU) audience to train its advanced AI models. This bold move...
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Microsoft’s latest revival of its Recall feature is turning heads in the Windows community once again. After previous controversies and heated debates over privacy and security, the tech giant is cautiously rolling out a revamped version of the AI-powered tool for select Windows Insider program...
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In an age where technology and privacy often clash, Microsoft has stepped up to address concerns surrounding the use of customer data in training its AI models, particularly within Microsoft 365. Recent chatter among users had suggested that their documents might be utilized for AI training...
In a developing story that intertwines artificial intelligence with user privacy, Microsoft has recently refuted claims that its Connected Experiences feature in Word and Excel is switched to "enabled by default" for data scraping purposes. The feature supposedly allows Microsoft to harness user...