Windows 10 Support Ends, Raising E-waste and Security Concerns | AI News Digest
Recent reports highlight an urgent environmental issue as Microsoft prepares to end free support for Windows 10, leaving approximately 400 million computers without essential security updates. This decision impacts around 42 percent of global Windows users, many of whom are in businesses and educational settings that do not meet the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. Consequently, these organizations may be compelled to invest in new hardware. Experts caution that this shift could result in significant e-waste and heightened security risks, as users may continue to rely on outdated systems. Advocacy groups are calling on Microsoft to reassess its decision, referencing successful initiatives that have previously led other tech companies to prolong support for their products.
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