#MicrosoftRecall

Microsoft Expands Access to Windows Recall AI Feature

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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 … Read more

Privacy Anxiety Pushes Microsoft Recall AI Release Again

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November 1, 2024 at 05:45PM Microsoft has delayed the release of its AI tool, Recall, to address cybersecurity concerns raised by professionals about securing user data. Originally set for October, it’s now expected in December, with enhanced privacy features. The company aims to balance AI usability with strong security measures to protect user information. ### … Read more

Microsoft Delays Windows Copilot+ Recall Release Over Privacy Concerns

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November 1, 2024 at 05:09AM Microsoft is delaying the release of its Recall feature for Windows Copilot+ PCs until December to enhance user experience and address privacy concerns. Initially planned for October, Recall will allow users to explore a visual timeline of their computing activities but will require opt-in for security reasons. **Meeting Takeaways – … Read more

Microsoft delays Windows Recall again, now by December

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October 31, 2024 at 03:41PM Microsoft has postponed the rollout of its AI-powered Windows Recall feature, originally set for October, to December for further testing due to customer privacy concerns. The feature captures screenshots and analyzes them with AI, but significant pushback emphasized the need for enhanced privacy protections and user opt-in requirements. ### Meeting … Read more

Recall that Recall recall? Now Microsoft thinks it can make Windows feature palatable

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September 27, 2024 at 04:23PM Microsoft has revised its Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs, assuring its security. Recall captures PC activity and can be searched or visually reviewed with AI. It faced privacy concerns but will be released to Windows Insiders in October. The system is opt-in, encrypts snapshots, and has strict security measures, aiming … Read more

Microsoft Research chief scientist has no issue with Windows Recall

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June 6, 2024 at 03:30AM Jaime Teevan, chief scientist at Microsoft Research, discussed the data privacy implications of Microsoft’s Recall tool at the Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence’s conference. She emphasized the importance of rethinking data usage in the context of generative AI. Teevan reassured that Recall stores data locally and prioritizes data protection, despite … Read more

Researchers Show How Malware Could Steal Windows Recall Data

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June 5, 2024 at 09:30AM Microsoft’s Recall feature, enabled by default on new Copilot+ PCs, captures user activity through regular screenshots stored locally. However, cybersecurity researchers have raised concerns over potential data theft, with demonstrations showing information-stealing malware could access sensitive data. They also highlighted the feature’s security vulnerabilities, prompting Microsoft to address the issues … Read more

Microsoft’s ‘Recall’ Feature Draws Criticism From Privacy Advocates

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May 24, 2024 at 02:32PM Microsoft is introducing “Recall,” an AI-powered feature that enables users to find and remember content on their PC. The technology takes periodic snapshots, storing them locally and fully encrypted. However, this has raised privacy concerns, as critics worry about potential exposure of sensitive information. Microsoft assures users of control and … Read more