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Microsoft’s Recall feature will now be opt-in and double encrypted after privacy outcry


Microsoft temporarily disables its AI-powered Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs following privacy and security concerns raised by cybersecurity experts and the public.

Microsoft has announced major changes to its recently unveiled AI-powered Recall feature, part of the new line of Copilot+ PCs, in response to blistering criticism from security researchers about potential privacy risks. In a blog post, Pavan Davuluri, Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President for Windows + Devices, acknowledged the “clear signal” from critics that the company needed to strengthen safeguards and make it easier for users to choose whether to enable Recall. As Microsoft navigates these challenges, the tech community and its users will undoubtedly keep a close watch on how Recall evolves and how it might set precedents for future AI integrations in consumer technology.

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