December 6, 2024 at 04:10PM
Microsoft has expanded its Windows Recall feature to Copilot+ PCs with AMD and Intel chipsets, following an initial rollout for Snapdragon devices. The AI-powered tool allows users to revisit recorded activities, raising privacy concerns. Microsoft has enhanced security measures and delayed the launch to address these issues before the limited release.
### Meeting Takeaways
1. **Expansion of Windows Recall Feature**: Microsoft has broadened access to its Windows Recall feature to include Copilot+ PCs with AMD and Intel chipsets, following its initial launch for Snapdragon-powered machines.
2. **European Launch**: The Recall feature has also officially launched in Europe as part of its gradual rollout.
3. **Preview Phase**: Currently, the feature is in a preview phase within the Windows Insiders testing community.
4. **Functionality**: Recall is an AI-powered tool enabling users to record their computer activities and return to a specific “snapshot” of their work by describing the content sought after, such as apps, websites, images, or documents.
5. **Privacy and Security Concerns**: There are ongoing concerns regarding privacy and data security, as Microsoft stores recorded content in the cloud, raising issues about potential misuse for cyber-espionage.
6. **Enhanced Security Measures**: In response to these concerns, Microsoft has implemented several security enhancements, including:
– Data encryption.
– The feature being off by default.
– Mandatory enrollment in Windows Hello biometric authentication during recording.
– Inclusion in the bug bounty program to address security vulnerabilities.
7. **Delayed Launch**: The launch of the Recall feature has experienced delays, initially planned for June, then postponed to October, and ultimately becoming available in November in limited release.