Windows 11 apps that can tell when you’re sat in front of your laptop are being reined in by Microsoft

With the onset of the digital era, apps that can tell when you’re sat in front of your laptop have become increasingly popular. Microsoft has taken steps to reign in such apps, in light of user privacy and security concerns.

In an effort to protect users, and create a safer experience for its customers, Microsoft has announced some restrictions to the use of Windows 11 apps that are able to detect when someone is sitting in front of their laptop. These restrictions include a ban on the use of facial recognition and voice recognition technologies to detect when a user is present in front of the laptop.

Microsoft stated that it is making these changes to ensure that its customers’ privacy is protected. The company explained that the use of such apps can lead to “unfair or deceptive practices” and “fewer opportunities for customers to control their data and information.” Microsoft also noted that users should be allowed to control how, when and where their data and information is collected, used and shared.

In addition to the restrictions on facial recognition and voice recognition technologies, Microsoft has also taken steps to limit the use of “timeslice” type apps. These apps measure the amount of time spent using a laptop and can be used to track user behavior. Microsoft has prohibited such apps from being used in ways that can identify individual users and their behavior.

Finally, Microsoft has taken action to prohibit Windows 11 apps from collecting, storing and sharing personal data without the explicit consent of the user. With these restrictions, Microsoft is ensuring that its customers are protected from any unwanted tracking, surveillance or profiling.

Overall, Microsoft has taken steps to ensure that its customers’ privacy and information is safeguarded while using Windows 11 apps. The changes to restrict the use of facial recognition and voice recognition technologies, as well as “timeslice” type apps, will help to protect users and provide them with greater control over their data.