One step to bring recall to Microsoft Windows 11 is close. The controversial feature is currently being rolled out as part of a non-protection preview update, KB555627,
Remember acts as an accessory for users who want to find specific information of their previous activities by searching for things using natural language. The tool often captures the snapshot of the screen, and the AI analyzes the content and stores the data in a searchable database. Microsoft supported its plans to release automatic-snapshot capturing tools for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCS in June last year when it was called by experts for the privacy and security risks given to users.
In September 2024, Microsoft revealed that it has improved recall and it would be opt-in, and would be offered better privacy, as it now needs users to certify it through Windows Hello. Earlier this month, information about the AI-operated tool started again when Microsoft published Change-Log for the release preview of the preview 26100.3902. It is still in preview for Copilot+ PC, and was expected to stay for some time.
But things are progressing rapidly than anticipated. Windows Recall is now being tested through an alternative preview update in the stable channel of Windows 11, which the user can choose to install. This update also ships with better Windows search, which is another feature for the Copilot+ PC that uses a natural language using a semantic indexing model and traditional lexical indexing to faster your files. Another AI-feature that integrates this update is the image search, designed to help users to help find and saved photos stored and saved photos directly from the start menu. Both these features are available for AMD and Intel-Intelled Copilot+ PCS, as well as some improvements in narrator and phone links.
Microsoft VP David Weston confirmed for safety PCMAG Remembering this is opt-in, and users can uninstall it if they do not want to use it. The device will use end-to-end encryption to prevent others from accessing your files, and it also includes microsoft. He also stated that the recall stores data locally on the user’s PC, calling it “the safest experience on Windows” because it is protected by the biometric authentication of Windows Hello.
The next patch for Windows 11 can miss your Kopilot+ PC on Tuesday update.
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