Is Windows 11 spying on you via a new background process? No, it isn't, but the controversy around this clearly shows Microsoft must do better with privacy
THE SO WHAT
The fact that a routine Windows 11 background process can trigger “spying” accusations shows how thin the trust margin is on telemetry and system services. If your software phones home, over-communicate what you collect and why — or expect user backlash to shape your roadmap more than your feature plans do.
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