Microsoft Begins Testing Recall AI Feature for Copilot+ PCs

The feature, designed to act as a 'photographic memory' for PCs, has been reworked with new privacy safeguards after months of delays.

Recall, an AI-powered feature that captures and stores screen snapshots for later search, is now available in preview for Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs through the Windows Insider Dev Channel.
The feature faced significant backlash over privacy concerns earlier this year, prompting Microsoft to delay its release and implement stronger security measures, including encryption and opt-in activation.
Users must enable Windows Hello, BitLocker, and Secure Boot to access Recall, and snapshots are stored locally with sensitive data like passwords and credit card numbers automatically excluded.
The initial rollout is limited to Snapdragon devices, with support for Intel and AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs expected in the near future.
Microsoft has included a companion feature called Click to Do, which uses AI to enable actions like copying text and saving images directly from Recall snapshots.