Summary of Windows Recall
The subtitles discuss a controversial new feature called Recall in Windows computers, which takes screenshots of users' activities every few seconds. This feature is part of Co-Pilot Plus, an AI assistant in Windows.
- The issue with Recall is that the screenshots are not encrypted, making them accessible to anyone with access to the computer.
- This poses a serious privacy and security risk, especially for individuals in unsafe situations.
- Microsoft made some changes to Recall, such as making it opt-in, requiring authentication to access the images, and encrypting the search index database.
- However, these changes are not enough to make Recall safe, as hackers can easily bypass basic authentication.
- The subtitles also mention Microsoft's history of changing settings during updates and highlight concerns about how the opt-in approach may not be a significant obstacle for most users.
Notable Quotes
— 00:34 — « This comprehensive browser history is powered by AI. »
— 01:07 — « Microsoft is doing like 90% of a hacker's job for them by creating a blackmail database. »
— 01:19 — « Imagine if you had a partner who could monitor every single thing you did on a computer. »
— 01:39 — « Well guess you can't open your email on a Windows computer anymore. »
— 02:59 — « Microsoft has a really uncomfortable history with changing settings during updates. »
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Technology