Microsoft Delays Release of Recall AI Feature Due to Controversy: What This Means for Users

Tech & AI | June 14, 2024, 2:43 a.m.

Microsoft has announced that its Recall AI feature will not be included in the initial launch of Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs on June 18. The company stated that Recall will transition from a "preview experience broadly available for Copilot+ PCs" to being exclusively accessible through the Windows Insider Program to gather feedback from testers before being released to all Copilot+ PCs. This decision comes after facing criticism regarding privacy concerns surrounding Recall, as the feature captures screenshots of a user's activities to create a timeline of their computer usage. Microsoft has made adjustments to enhance privacy and security, including making Recall opt-in and requiring identity verification through Windows Hello authentication. Despite these changes, Microsoft has decided to delay Recall's launch to ensure the feature meets the company's standards. The exact date for Recall's availability in the Insider Program is yet to be determined, but Microsoft will provide updates in the coming weeks.