June 7, 2024 at 12:40PM
Microsoft is updating its AI-powered Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs following customer pushback. The feature will now require user opt-in and Windows Hello verification for use. Additionally, Recall’s data encryption and security measures are being enhanced. These updates will be released with Recall’s preview on June 18, with potential changes for corporate environments.
Meeting Notes Summary:
Microsoft has announced updates to the AI-powered Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs following customer pushback. The updates will require user opt-in, Windows Hello enrollment for Recall, and proof of presence to access timelines and searches within Recall. Additionally, Recall will encrypt the search index database and implement ‘just in time’ decryption protected by Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS). These changes are set to ship with Copilot+ PCs on June 18.
Recall captures screenshots of the active window and records user activities in Windows for up to three months, facilitated by an on-device Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and an AI model. It aims to provide a secure, private photographic memory for accessing historic information in apps, websites, and documents.
The feature will only be available on Copilot+ PCs running Snapdragon X ARM processors initially, with plans to extend compatibility to Intel and AMD CPUs. Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, has emphasized the company’s commitment to prioritizing security above all else.
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