Microsoft has revamped its AI-powered tool, Recall, following a privacy row. The tool takes regular screenshots of users’ activity, sparking concerns over sensitive data harvesting. Recall will now be opt-in, whereas the original version was turned on by default. The company has also introduced extra security measures.
The tool will be available on the CoPilot+ range of laptops, featuring powerful inbuilt AI chips. Screenshots can only be accessed with a biometric login, and sensitive information will not be snapped by default. Diagnostic data from the tool may be shared with the firm, depending on individual privacy settings. The company has made changes to address privacy concerns, but some experts remain cautious.
