What you need to know
- Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Recall is still on track to enter public testing with Insiders this year.
- The company says it expects to release the first Windows 11 preview build with Windows Recall in October.
- Windows Recall was delayed back in June to address security concerns users had with it.
- The feature remains exclusive to Copilot+ PCs.
As a seasoned researcher with a knack for understanding the intricacies of technology and user privacy concerns, I find myself both intrigued and somewhat apprehensive about Microsoft’s latest AI feature, Windows Recall. Having been through numerous tech rollouts that have had their fair share of ups and downs, I can’t help but remember the tumultuous launch of Cortana, Microsoft’s digital assistant back in 2015.
Microsoft recently shared information about the progress of Windows Recall, following its announcement that the feature would be postponed due to critical security issues identified prior to the launch of Copilot+ PCs on June 18. The company asserts that Windows Recall remains on schedule for public testing this year, with the first preview builds incorporating this feature being distributed to Insiders in October.
Here is what the updated blog post says:
To ensure a reliable and secure preview of Recall on Copilot+ PCs for our valued customers, we’re excited to announce that Recall will begin rolling out to Windows Insiders from October onwards. Rest assured, security remains our utmost concern, and when Recall becomes accessible to Windows Insiders in October, we’ll provide more comprehensive information through a dedicated blog post.
On select Copilot+ computers, there’s a unique AI function known as Windows Recall. This feature is equipped to operate only on NPUs with 40 or more TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second). What it does is continuously save images of your Windows activities, and then uses semantic search technology to help you find anything you’ve previously viewed on your computer by simply searching for it.
As a researcher, upon its reveal, I encountered an instant wave of criticism from users who labeled it as spyware. However, Microsoft emphasized that security and privacy were key aspects of this experience. Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before it was discovered that the stored data associated with this feature was in an unencrypted form, leading to a delay in its implementation by Microsoft.
The firm has explained its measures for making Recall even more secure during shipping. They’ve revealed that the app will demand Windows Hello biometric authentication for access, and they’ll encrypt the gathered data when the Recall app isn’t being used.
It seems that the release of Windows Recall is expected to begin its trial period in October. Given this timeline, it is not anticipated that Recall will be available for Copilot+ PCs until around 2025.
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2024-08-21 21:09