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Microsoft's OneDrive Begins Testing Face-Recognizing AI for Photos (for Some Preview Users)
Microsoft's OneDrive is testing an AI feature that recognizes faces in uploaded photos. Users are discovering this feature with unexpected limitations on disabling it. The setting to turn off face recognition can only be changed three times per year. Some users are experiencing errors when attempting to disable the feature. Although in a limited preview, users don't recall signing up for it. Microsoft's privacy statement provides conflicting information, indicating the feature is both "coming soon" and has been in that state for two years. This inconsistency raises concerns about transparency and user control over personal data. The feature's imminent release contrasts with the long-standing "coming soon" status. Users are finding Microsoft's documentation misleading regarding the feature's availability. Slashdot reached out to Microsoft for clarification regarding the inconsistencies. Microsoft has agreed to answer Slashdot's questions about the face recognition feature.