Microsoft AI watermarks in Paint and Photos linked to user IDs
UKPulse Health Desk
A researcher has reportedly found that AI watermarks used by Microsoft in its Paint and Photos applications are connected to user IDs.
- Microsoft's AI watermarks in Paint and Photos are reportedly linked to user IDs.
- The finding was made by a researcher, as reported by The Register.
A researcher has reportedly discovered that artificial intelligence (AI) watermarks embedded in Microsoft's Paint and Photos applications are linked to individual user IDs. This finding was reported by The Register on 25 August 2026.
The report suggests that these watermarks, used in hosted AI services, raise questions about user privacy.