JD Heyes – Natural News June 1, 2023
Microsoft has made an announcement stating that it will be incorporating robust built-in artificial intelligence (AI) integration across its Windows 11 operating system, and already privacy experts and advocates are concerned.
According to Microsoft, the inclusion of AI is intended to enhance the usability and speed of Windows 11. However, concerns have been raised by certain experts who fear potential privacy invasions resulting from AI integration within Windows 11. The extent to which “Windows Copilot” will be integrated into various aspects of Windows 11 remains uncertain at this time, but since it’s Microsoft and Bill Gates, we’re not optimistic that things will be on the level.
At first glance, it seems that Microsoft’s newly integrated AI will have the capability to analyze all the content on your computer using its artificial intelligence engine, regardless of your preferences. The introduction of a feature called Windows Copilot, which utilizes AI to interact with Microsoft’s cloud-based systems, was announced for Windows 11.
According to Microsoft, Windows Copilot aims to assist users in achieving greater productivity and simplify the process of app development for programmers working on Windows applications.
Although Windows Copilot has the potential to enhance productivity, concerns arise regarding the increased access it provides Microsoft to users’ personal information stored on their computers. The integration of AI in Windows 11 may grant access to user keystrokes, saved data, and deleted information. This data could be vulnerable to hacking, misuse, or even collection by Microsoft itself, much like Google already does.
As AI learns from user interactions with Windows 11, large amounts of private data could be gathered. The closed-source nature of Windows adds to the uncertainty, as users may never truly know how their data is being collected and utilized by the operating system. And that raises concerns about potential misuse or unauthorized use of user data by cybercriminals or Microsoft, according to the site Jeff.Pro.
The central concern lies in the user’s ability to control their data and decide when AI has access to their information, rather than it having continuous access to everything on their computer. While AI can undoubtedly offer advantages such as time-saving in repetitive tasks, Microsoft needs to provide clear explanations regarding how AI functions within Windows 11 and offer options to limit or disable its capabilities.
Presently, there are indications that certain elements of “Windows Copilot” persistently operate in the background of the operating system, even when they are supposedly deactivated. Transparency and user control are crucial in addressing these concerns, of course, Jeff.Pro noted.
The extent to which the AI in Windows 11 can be disabled remains uncertain at this stage, as it appears tightly integrated into the operating system. There might be a lack of options to completely deactivate AI features in Windows 11, leaving users uncertain about how their information is managed.
Informed users value transparency and the ability to make choices regarding their personal data. It’s possible that Microsoft has concluded that the majority of users are indifferent to the specifics of data collection, which could explain the ambiguity surrounding the enabling and disabling of the new AI integrations in Windows.
Microsoft has faced longstanding criticism from privacy advocates regarding its perceived surveillance of users through Windows. The impact of AI features in Windows 11 and future versions on these concerns remains to be seen.
Considering Microsoft’s history and the increasing apprehension surrounding AI and privacy, users with technical knowledge might want to explore alternative options such as Linux. Linux, being an open-source operating system, provides users with greater transparency and control over their data and computing environment.
“For those worried about an AI-powered operating system collecting and potentially misusing personal information, Linux provides a compelling option versus Windows 11,” notes Jeff.Pro.
“Linux provides a complete Windows replacement free from the kind of artificial intelligence integration discussed in this article. As an open-source project, Linux’s source code is publicly viewable, allowing independent experts to verify that it does not engage in data collection or surveillance,” the site added.
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I suggest you make your “computing activities” something you can always be proud of
And the “AI” BS wagon rolls on. Winblows has been spying on everything you do since vista. It records what you type (keylogs), it records the webshites you visit (browser logs), it records what you listen to and watch (hash logs of the files you open), it records all the applications you use (hash logs of the exe files + the command lines used to launch them), and it sends these off all the time to the mothership. They wrap it in “keep you safe” BS of course, with things like “SmartScreen” and “child safety”, but it’s all part of the PRISM network to control what you do. Your PRISM record also includes all the data gooscum etc collect about you, and all the stuff you post on the internet, which is all easily tracked and stored. If you do nothing, nothing will happen to you but, as numerous people have discovered for themselves, if you lift a finger against your owners, the data that microscum etc has recorded will be used against you. You all have a police record, and you also all have a PRISM record. But none of this is “AI”. Notice how (surprise surprise) the writer fails to mention any details about the “AI”. It’s just more ordinary spying and control, which almost all of you dismiss as nothing, because it’s never affected you (yet). When the war starts, all of the microscum data, your PRISM record and your police record will be used against you. Welcome to 1984. This is the inevitable end to “computers”, just as fascism is the inevitable end to “capitalism”.
I’ll wait and see what Rob Braxman the Internet privacy guy says. Up to now, Windows has given users many options to secure their activities, if said sheeple’s are motivated to use these choices.
Maybe this is a major change, we’ll see.
I already struggle to run my computer efficiently with Windows 10 and 16Gb RAM, while I had XP and Windows 7 run like racing cars. So as soon as is necessary I’m moving to a Linux program. I’ve bought one Linux USB and I’ve downloaded to disc other Linux programs so I’ve got the software all ready.
After the move Bill Gates will be gone from my computers forever.
Do yourself a big favor and stop using windows, period. You do not have to delete it, you do not have to be technically savvy AT ALL. (Ubuntu, a form of linux) is actually much easier to install. All of my computers still have windows, altho I have not used windows (at all) since 2006.
Linux runs circles around windows. It is faster, MUCH, MUCH, MUCH more reliable, and free. You don’t even have to put it (Ubuntu) on your computer to use it. Remember the windows phone? No?! Because Android phones are linux based, Apple phones are linux based, and they TOOK the market!!!
Long live Linus Torvalds, the inventor of linux, for putting it out there
for free, not using it to exploit every body and every thing!!!
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Thanx Linux
Anyone still using ahem..’Windows’.junk..deserves the artificial horrors of a Micro-softy..
and Chump bot Bill..peering over their shoulder..
I’, A.I. and I plead the 5th.
(Satya, Larry and the (cia) made me do it)
It’s time to bankrupt microsoft. I’ve been using Linux Mint now for about 18 months and I have no complaints what so ever. Does everything windows can do and it’s free as is ALL related software. Try it you will be impressed. Only an idiot would still be using windows with all the backdoors that are built into it.
@ memyself..
lt’s actually UNIX you can thank… and ken thompson…
@chesterton
yes, linux comes from unix, but so do many OS’. In terms of ease, simplicity, cost, linux is the clear winner. Windows WAS the stuff way back when. Still have DOS3.3, 4.01, windows for work groups…
Looked at FreeBSD too,but linux won hands down, going away.
@grimsson
Used Mint, loved it, but back in 2006, it was difficult (too) to make it a server, or I’d still be using it. Using windows, it was almost impossible.
There were versions (win2000 ?) but very cost prohibitive.