Overview

• Recall, an AI feature designed to capture and search screenshots of user activity, is now available to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview channel on Copilot+ PCs.
• Microsoft has implemented opt-in activation, Windows Hello authentication, and the ability to delete stored snapshots to address privacy and security concerns.
• The feature works by periodically taking screenshots, enabling users to revisit past tasks using natural language search through a dedicated app.
• Recall was delayed multiple times since its announcement in 2024 due to significant privacy concerns, including unencrypted data storage in early versions.
• The rollout remains gradual and exclusive to Copilot+ PCs, with wider availability dependent on further testing and compliance with regional data regulations.