Microsoft announces that it will not include the controversial Recall feature in the initial release of Copilot+ PC

In May 2024, Microsoft announced the AI feature 'Recall' that can record and search all PC operations, but concerns about Recall have been raised from the perspective of security and privacy. Microsoft has recently announced that Recall will not be included in the initial release of '

Microsoft's all-knowing Recall AI feature is being delayed - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/13/24178144/microsoft-windows-ai-recall-feature-delay

Microsoft delays the launch of Recall for Copilot+ PCs; there's no word on a new date - Neowin
https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-delays-the-launch-of-recall-for-copilot-pcs-theres-no-word-on-a-new-date/

Recall records PC operations along with screenshots, stores the text and images contained in them in a database, and allows them to be searched later. Microsoft promoted Recall as a key feature of Copilot+ PC, which is equipped with a powerful AI processing chip.

Microsoft announces new AI feature 'Recall' for Windows 11, a powerful AI search function that records everything you see and do on your PC and allows you to search later - GIGAZINE

On the other hand, there have been a number of complaints about Recall, such as 'if a hacker breaks into a PC, the information on the PC can be stolen if this function is enabled,' and a method has also been discovered to actually extract Recall record data from a PC.

'TotalRecall' extracts everything from the recorded data of the 'Recall' function that saves everything in Windows 11 - GIGAZINE

In response to this, on June 7, 2024, Microsoft announced that it would review its features, including 'disabling Recall by default,' 'requiring authentication with Windows Hello to enable Recall,' and 'strengthening security, including database encryption.'

Security issues revealed about Windows operation full record AI 'Recall' and Microsoft announces default disablement of function - GIGAZINE

On June 11, 2024, Microsoft announced that Recall would not be included on Copilot+ PCs released by various companies on June 18. In the release, Microsoft said, 'Recall will move from a preview experience available on Copilot+ PCs to a preview available in the Windows Insider Program . After receiving feedback about Recall from the Windows Insider community, we plan to include the preview version of Recall on all Copilot+ PCs, as usual.'

Microsoft also reported that 'We are adjusting the release model for Recall to leverage the expertise of the Windows Insider community to ensure that the Recall experience meets our high standards for quality and security. This decision is rooted in our commitment to providing a reliable, secure and robust experience for all customers and to solicit additional feedback before making the feature available to all Copilot+ PC users.' 'When Recall becomes available in the Windows Insider Program, we will publish a new blog post with details on how to get it.'

Brad Smith, Microsoft's vice chairman and president, testified before the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee, saying, 'Microsoft places a premium on security as part of the Secure Future Initiative (SFI).' Microsoft also announced that it will add a security item to the semi-annual employee evaluation process for all employees. 'This change will ensure that cybersecurity is taken into account in all employees' annual bonuses and compensation,' Smith said in his testimony.