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New OneDrive Feature Uses AI to Recognize Faces in Photos

Microsoft has started testing a new AI-powered feature in its OneDrive cloud storage service, currently available to a limited group of preview users.

The update allows OneDrive to automatically recognize and group faces in uploaded photos, making it easier for users to organize their large photo collections.

OneDrive uses AI to recognise faces in your photos.

A privacy toggle with this statement has been noticed by early testers, which can only be disabled three times per year, raising privacy concerns.

This restriction suggests Microsoft might be using the feature to improve its AI systems while maintaining user consent.

Author's summary: Microsoft tests AI-powered OneDrive feature.

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PhoneWorld PhoneWorld — 2025-10-12