Joh Lister posted this to warn users of a perhaps unexpected or even undesired update being implemented by MS as W10 20H2's support will end in May 2022. W10 21H2 will be automatically installed no matter what your update settings are.
"We also started the first phase in our rollout for machine learning (ML) training, targeting devices on Windows 10, version 20H2 that are approaching end of servicing to update automatically to Windows 10, version 21H2. We will continue to train our machine learning model through all phases to intelligently rollout new versions of Windows 10, and deliver a smooth update experience." (Source: microsoft.com)
This certainly makes sense for cases where users don't know or care about updates but somehow have their machine set to manual updates only. It's bad news for users who have no interest in updating at all and don't care about support.
It's also bad news for users who want to run a supported edition, but intentionally avoid the latest available edition for fear of bugs that haven't yet been rectified. Tactics such as using manual updates to intentionally run "one edition behind" could be disrupted by this move."
Machine learning training? What's with that?
"Microsoft hasn't detailed what the "machine learning" involves, but it's presumably more sophisticated than simply looking for outdated machines. Possible criteria for targeting devices for an automatic (unsolicited) update include: how at risk they are from specific security threats; how likely the upgrade is to cause compatibility problems, and whether the update history suggests the user is making deliberate decisions on when and how to upgrade." - John Lister
What bothers me is the "training". I don't want something loosed on my machine without it having been thoroughly tested on a slew of machines that MS has the money to buy and test it on before mine...maybe their "early tester" network?
What do you think about this?
And, have a great Sunday! 
