August 21, 2024 at 05:57PM
Microsoft’s AI-centric Recall feature is being delayed for most Windows users on ARM-based PCs, first becoming available to Windows Insider beta testers in October. It automatically takes screenshots but raised concerns about privacy and security. Microsoft addressed these concerns and plans to release the feature with added security measures. The wider release timeline remains uncertain.
From the meeting notes, I have extracted the following key takeaways:
– The AI-centric Recall feature is being recalled back to Copilot+ PCs, with a focus on Windows Insider beta testers initially in October.
– The Recall feature, designed for Copilot+ PCs using Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips, utilizes auto-screenshotting and AI for users to access previous content and web pages.
– Concerns were raised regarding the security implications of the Recall feature, particularly in relation to the storage of sensitive information on the device.
– Microsoft emphasized that security remains a top priority and provided updates such as implementing Windows Hello biometric sign-in for Recall snapshots and making the feature opt-in by default.
It remains to be seen if there will be a broader Recall release by the end of the year, and further changes to the program are to be expected. Without the Recall feature, Copilot+ PCs may not fully deliver on their AI-centric promises.