Microsoft to Disable Controversial 'Recall' AI Screenshot Feature in Windows 11 by Default

Jun 7, 2024, 06:15 PM

Microsoft has announced that its controversial AI feature, known as 'Recall,' which captures screenshots on new PCs, will now be off by default following backlash from security researchers and users. The feature, part of Windows 11, raised significant privacy concerns as it enabled the search of user activity through captured screenshots. Security experts highlighted that attackers could potentially access the underlying data. In response, Microsoft has decided to make the feature opt-in, meaning users will have to explicitly enable it if they wish to use it. This move, reported by CNBC on June 7, comes as part of Microsoft's broader efforts to enhance the security of its AI-powered tools in response to public outcry.