Microsoft has decided to hold off on introducing the “Recall” feature, an AI-driven capability that monitors computer usage. Instead, the tech giant will give a sneak peek to a smaller group later, citing privacy concerns.
The Recall function monitors various activities from web browsing to voice conversations, creating a stored history on the device for users to refer back to, even months later.
Instead of launching broadly for Copilot+ PC users on June 18, Recall will initially be offered as a preview on the Windows Insider Program (WIP) in the upcoming weeks, Microsoft revealed in a blog post.
Emphasizing their dedication to providing a trustworthy, secure, and reliable user experience, Microsoft, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, explained that the decision was made to gather more feedback before making the feature widely available.
Copilot+ PCs are a type of personal computers equipped with AI capabilities that were first introduced in May.
WIP serves as a public software evaluation initiative that enables millions of devoted Windows enthusiasts to test upcoming OS features in advance.
Following input from the WIP community, Microsoft intends to extend the Recall preview to all Copilot+ PCs in the near future.
Concerns regarding privacy emerged swiftly after the feature’s announcement, with certain individuals on social media expressing worries that it might facilitate surveillance. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk likened it to a “Black Mirror episode,” drawing parallels to the Netflix series that delves into the negative impacts of advanced technologies.
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