CybersecuritySoftware

Pixel 10 May Mark Final Chapter for Privacy-Focused Android Mods

The Pixel 10 could be the last Google smartphone to support GrapheneOS, according to developers. Ongoing changes in Google’s security strategy may make future devices incompatible with the privacy-focused operating system.

Pixel 10 Potentially Last Device for Privacy Mods

The Google Pixel 10 may represent the final opportunity for privacy-focused users to install alternative operating systems like GrapheneOS on Google’s flagship devices, according to reports from the developer community. Sources indicate that ongoing changes in Google’s approach to device security and development could make future Pixel models incompatible with privacy-focused modifications.

AIGamingSoftware

Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot AI Sparks Privacy Concerns with Automatic Screenshot Capture

Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot AI assistant is reportedly capturing screenshots during gaming sessions without clear user disclosure. The feature, enabled by default, extracts text from gameplay and transmits data to Microsoft servers, potentially violating user privacy and NDAs.

Automatic Screenshot Capture Raises Privacy Questions

Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot AI feature is reportedly capturing screenshots during gaming sessions without explicit user consent, according to recent user discoveries. Sources indicate the tool, which automatically installs with Windows 11 updates, extracts text from these screenshots using optical character recognition (OCR) algorithms and transmits the data to Microsoft servers. The automatic screenshot functionality appears to be enabled by default, though users can disable it through the Gaming Copilot settings in the Xbox Game Bar.