Windows 11’s creepy Recall feature has been recalled
When Microsoft unveiled the new Recall feature in Windows 11 I said it's something I've always wanted: the ability to find stuff on my computer with incredible ease. AI will put a big twist on that. That is, devices that will offer personal AI experiences will have to have access to all your data so they can be helpful. Recall practically sets the stage for that.
But the way Microsoft did it, by having Windows 11 take screenshots of everything you do, was incredibly scary. Recall prompted security worries even before hackers were able to prove that you can extract Recall information from a Windows 11 AI PC if you get access to it. Hackers would do it with malware attacks.
A few days ago, Microsoft announced a few big changes to the way Recall will work on Copilot Plus PCs in response to criticism and user experiences. Among the fixes, Microsoft came up with was the ability of users to opt out of Recall from the moment they set up a new Windows 11 AI PC.
But Microsoft has changed its plans again. As of Thursday, you should not expect Recall on any Windows 11 Copilot Plus PCs you might buy soon.
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