Microsoft's AI-Powered Recall Feature Enters Final Preview Phase

After multiple delays over privacy concerns, the controversial tool is now available to Windows Insiders with Copilot+ PCs, signaling a potential broader release soon.

Recall, an AI-driven tool that captures and indexes screenshots for natural language search, is now available as a preview for Windows Insiders using Copilot+ PCs.
The feature had faced significant delays since its announcement in 2024 due to privacy concerns, including risks of sensitive data being exposed in unencrypted formats.
Microsoft has implemented enhanced security measures, including mandatory Windows Hello authentication and user-controlled options to pause or delete snapshots.
The current rollout through Windows 11 Build 26100.3902 in the Release Preview Channel suggests that a wider release could follow soon, pending further testing and feedback.
Despite local processing and encryption, critics remain wary of potential misuse, particularly around the accidental capture of sensitive information such as credit card numbers.