Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at the Microsoft Build conference at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington, on May 21, 2024.
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Microsoft Recall, an artificial intelligence tool that tracks user activity, will no longer be available when the company releases Copilot+ PC next week, the company announced in a statement. blog post Thursday over privacy and security concerns.
The company writes that when new computers are released on June 18, Recall will transition from a “widely available” tool to a preview feature only available through the Windows Insiders Program (WIP). Shortly after PC received feedback via WIP.
“This decision is rooted in our commitment to delivering a trustworthy, secure, and powerful experience for all of our customers,” Windows Corporate Vice President Pavan Davuluri wrote in a blog post.
Microsoft debuted the Copilot+ PC on May 20, a computer designed to run advanced artificial intelligence programs, including Recall. Recall is an artificial intelligence tool that regularly takes screenshots to create a record of activity so users can search for their previous actions.
Controversy erupted shortly after news of the recall was announced. Industry experts have expressed concern about the possibility of hackers developing tools that could retrieve user information, including usernames and passwords.
In response to the backlash, Microsoft initially announced that the Recall feature would be turned off by default, requiring users to opt in. Use fingerprint or facial recognition to prove your identity.
As the field of artificial intelligence develops rapidly and concerns about safety grow, Microsoft decided to postpone the recall. Last month, a U.S. government review board criticized the company’s handling of China’s breach of the email accounts of U.S. government officials.
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