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- Microsoft Set to Re-launch AI Screenshot Tool Amid Privacy Concerns
- OpenAI’s Shift from Research Lab to Tech Giant Amid Leadership Changes

Microsoft Set to Re-launch AI Screenshot Tool Amid Privacy Concerns

Microsoft is set to re-launch its controversial AI-powered screenshot tool, Recall, in November 2024. Initially slated for a June release, Recall faced backlash over privacy concerns. The tool, designed to take regular screenshots and store user activity, was criticized as a "privacy nightmare" for capturing sensitive data. In response, Microsoft made key changes, including making the tool opt-in and encrypting data. Users can now opt-in to Recall on Microsoft’s new CoPilot+ laptops with biometric login required to access screenshots. Sensitive information like credit card details is excluded from screenshots.

The Recall tool, originally announced in May, was intended to help users search through their digital history by capturing screenshots every few seconds, allowing them to recall past activities. However, critics raised concerns about privacy risks given the amount of personal data it could store. In response, Microsoft postponed its release, citing the need for additional safeguards and security measures. The UK’s Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) also began investigating the tool, leading to further changes in its development.

The new version of Recall will feature significant updates, addressing some of the privacy concerns raised by critics. Most notably, Recall will now be opt-in, meaning users must actively choose to enable it, rather than being automatically enrolled as was initially planned. Additionally, Microsoft emphasized that all screenshots and associated information would be encrypted to protect user data, and biometric login will be required for accessing these files.

Microsoft's corporate VP of Windows and devices, Pavan Davuluri, highlighted that sensitive information, such as credit card numbers, would be excluded from screenshots by default. Despite these improvements, some experts, including cybersecurity expert Professor Alan Woodward, have urged caution, advising users to wait until the tool has undergone more rigorous real-world testing before opting in.

Additionally, Microsoft's blog on Recall mentions that diagnostic data from the tool may still be shared with the company, depending on users' privacy settings, sparking ongoing concerns about data control and transparency.

Recall will debut exclusively on Microsoft’s CoPilot+ laptops, which feature AI-powered chips designed to support the tool’s functionality. These computers are touted as Microsoft’s most advanced Windows devices to date, combining AI-driven features with high-level performance.

Despite the added security, experts remain skeptical, with some stating that users should carefully consider the privacy implications of the tool. The ICO has confirmed it will continue to assess Recall as Microsoft approaches its re-launch.

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OpenAI’s Shift from Research Lab to Tech Giant Amid Leadership Changes

OpenAI, founded with a mission to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) for humanity’s benefit, is undergoing a major transformation. Once a nonprofit research lab, the company is now heavily funded and moving towards becoming a for-profit enterprise. With a $150 billion valuation in sight, the company is seeking investment from major players like Thrive, Apple, and firms backed by the UAE.

CEO Sam Altman’s growing influence is evident following a series of high-profile departures, including CTO Mira Murati and Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew. Altman described these leadership changes as part of a natural process for evolving companies, though OpenAI has seen nearly all of its founding members depart.

The company’s journey began with a structure emphasizing societal impact over profits. Early investors were warned to treat their contributions as donations, with profits capped at 100x returns to ensure AGI development remained focused on human benefits. However, reports suggest that OpenAI is planning to drop its nonprofit status entirely, a move driven by investor demands and its ongoing rivalry with fellow AI labs like Anthropic.

These structural shifts mirror the internal cultural changes as well. Researchers like Jan Leike and others have left, citing concerns about the company’s focus on products over safety. Despite its nonprofit roots, OpenAI is increasingly behaving like a conventional tech giant, focused on rapid product development and market competition.

As OpenAI continues to release new AI tools like GPT-4o, experts have raised concerns about safety protocols, with reports alleging rushed deployments. Altman, however, is determined to move forward, signaling the company’s ambition to maintain its leadership in AI development. Yet, with mounting questions over its future governance, OpenAI is evolving into exactly the kind of tech company it was initially set up to avoid becoming.

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