@cereal @lain @Arcana @kaia I hate defending Microsoft, but I doubt it's so that they can spy through it, probably more so they can market a feature. The article mentions the requirement is for new laptops only, my guess is this is so they can advertise Windows Hello. They've had a lot of issues on Windows 10 helping Windows Hello get any sort of traction because so many computers, even today, don't come with a Windows Hello capable webcam. By requiring one they can standardize the experience.

I still don't like that an OS dev is dictating what hardware companies should ship, but it all seems much likelier than thinking it's so the CIA can watch you masturbate.