Microsoft’s Controversial Windows “Recall” Feature Is Now “Opt-In” & Disabled By Default

Microsoft has clarified its stance on its Windows Recall feature, stating that the firm will ensure the security and protection of user data.

Microsoft Finally Makes Windows Recall User "Opt-In", Working To Put The Feature In A Much Better State
Well, before we dive into what Microsoft has disclosed about Windows Recall, let's take a quick recap of what caused the debate around the firm's newly announced AI-focused feature. Microsoft's Windows Recall is a feature that was said to significantly enhance user experience by recording everything the user does on the PC through snapshots rather than specific recordings. In this way, Microsoft primarily aimed at giving users the ability to "retrace their steps" and find content from the past simply through a prompt, or what Microsoft calls a "photographic memory."

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 Microsoft has introduced additional layers of security to protect the data collected by Recall. This includes requiring users to authenticate their identity through Windows Hello before accessing any stored snapshots . The data will be encrypted, and users will be notified when snapshots are being saved via an icon in the system tray