Microsoft’s Copilot+ Recall Feature, Slack’s AI Training Controversy

Episode 331 of the Shared Security Podcast discusses privacy and security concerns related to two major technological developments: the introduction of Windows PC’s new feature ‘Recall,’ part of Microsoft’s Copilot+, which captures desktop screenshots for AI-powered search tools, and Slack’s policy of using user data to train machine learning features with users opted in by default. Tom and Kevin express significant concerns over the implications for privacy, data security, and the potential for misuse of these features. Discussions cover the technical workings, potential vulnerabilities, and broader impacts of these technologies on privacy and security. The episode also mentions anecdotes that illustrate the practical downsides of such technologies and hints at the broader trend of companies training AI models with user data without adequate transparency or consent. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Get our new Shared Security Podcast glitter stickers! https://sharedsecurity.net/stickers ** Watch this episode on YouTube ** Elon Musk Criticizes Microsoft Feature That Gives PCs ‘Photographic Memory’ https://www.pcmag.com/news/elon-musk-criticizes-microsoft-recall-gives-pc-photographic-memory Satya Nadella says Windows PCs will have a photographic memory feature called Recall that will remember and understand everything you do on your computer by taking constant screenshots pic.twitter.com/Gubi4DGHcs — Tsarathustra (@tsarnick) May 20, 2024 Slack Trains Some of Its AI-Powered Features on User Messages, Files https://www.pcmag.com/news/slack-trains-ai-powered-features-on-user-messages-files ** Become a Shared Security Supporter ** Get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, listen to new episodes before they are released, get access to our private Discord server, receive a monthly shout-out on the show, and get a discount code for 15% off merch at the Shared Security store. Support the show for as little as $3! Become a supporter today! https://patreon.com/SharedSecurity ** Thank you to our sponsors! ** SLNT Visit slnt.com to check out SLNT’s amazing line of Faraday bags and other products built to protect your privacy. As a listener of this podcast you receive 10% off your order at checkout using discount code “sharedsecurity”. Click Armor To find out how “gamification” of security awareness training can reduce cyber risks related to phishing and social engineering, and to get a free trial of Click Armor’s gamified awareness training platform, visit: https://clickarmor.ca/sharedsecurity ** Subscribe and follow the podcast ** Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharedSecurityPodcast Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SharedSecurityShow/ Watch and Subscribe on Odysee (YouTube alternative) https://odysee.com/@SharedSecurity:c Follow us on Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@sharedsecurity Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/sharedsec Visit our website: https://sharedsecurity.net Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://sharedsecurity.net/subscribe Sign-up for our email newsletter to receive updates about the podcast, contest announcements, and special offers from our sponsors: https://shared-security.beehiiv.com/subscribe Leave us a rating and review: https://ratethispodcast.com/sharedsecurity Contact us: https://sharedsecurity.net/contact The post Microsoft’s Copilot+ Recall Feature, Slack’s AI Training Controversy appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.