Microsoft only lets you opt out of AI photo scanning 3x a year
14 hours ago
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- Microsoft's OneDrive is testing a face-recognizing AI feature for photos with some preview users.
- Users can only turn off the face recognition setting three times a year, with reports of the setting reverting when attempted.
- Microsoft's publicist confirmed the feature is in a limited preview but provided vague responses about its release and functionality.
- Privacy advocates, including EFF's Thorin Klosowski, criticize the opt-out approach and limited control over privacy settings.
- Comparisons were made to Amazon Photos, which has had similar features for years, but concerns remain about forced integration in Windows.
- Users express frustration with Microsoft's approach, suggesting alternatives like encrypting cloud data or avoiding OneDrive altogether.