cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/21879234
“If you ask me, Microsoft has been one of the biggest driving forces behind Linux adoption in recent years. The way they’ve been handling Windows, with its forced updates, aggressive telemetry, and questionable AI features, has sent more people to Linux than any marketing campaign ever could. And they are at it again with a new AI feature that could be tricked into installing malware on your system. … Microsoft admits that features like Copilot Actions introduce “novel security risks.” They warn about cross-prompt injection (XPIA), where malicious content in documents or UI elements can override the AI’s instructions. …”
source: https://itsfoss.com/news/new-windows-ai-feature-can-be-tricked/ (Sourav Rudra)
MS board meeting a few years ago:
X: Well, as predicted, smartphones are becoming the primary device and we tried to get into that market but failed.
Y: But what if we brought back the W8 format? Surely people will be ready for the tile system.
X: It’s too late for that, it’s not new anymore.
Y: You don’t suggest…
X: eyes glow red Living tissue over endoskelleton.