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Home » Microsoft’s Controversial Recall Feature Closer to General Availability
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Microsoft’s Controversial Recall Feature Closer to General Availability

Kieron AllenBy Kieron AllenApril 25, 2025Updated:April 29, 20253 Mins Read
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Since the emergence of GenAI, there have been rapid-fire release schedules across every tech company that is able and willing to invest in this technology. However, GenAI is not without its controversies, some of which have led to delays.

In addition to concerns about job losses and early discussions regarding the use of GenAI tools in traditional academic settings, such as schools, there has been an ongoing debate about user privacy. Microsoft has found itself at the center of this debate with its screen capture tool, Recall.

Now, after months of delays and tentative testing environments, the company has taken a step further towards general availability. Here’s what you need to know.

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What’s New?

Here’s a quick refresher. Recall is a feature available on Copilot + PCs that captures and saves a snapshot of a user’s active screen every few seconds or whenever there is a change in the content of an active window. This functionality allows users to recall past content using natural language prompts.

Initially, the plan was to release Recall alongside the launch of Copilot + PCs, but this was scaled back due to concerns from some security experts. They primarily pointed out that the app could be vulnerable to cyberattacks because the content is stored in an unencrypted SQLite database.

In response to these concerns and other issues related to data privacy, Microsoft delayed the release and began a phased rollout of Recall (preview) to specific Windows Insider groups. The company has now announced it will gradually roll out the feature to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel.

This is the final step before a general launch of the feature. In a blog post about the release, Microsoft has emphasized its commitment to security. “Recall (preview)* saves you time by offering an entirely new way to search for things you’ve seen or done on your PC securely,” it reads.

“To use Recall, you will need to opt-in to saving snapshots, which are images of your activity, and enroll in Windows Hello to confirm your presence so only you can access your snapshots. You are always in control of what snapshots are saved and can pause saving snapshots at any time.”

Closing Thoughts

Many people are still apprehensive about artificial intelligence and its impact. However, an increasing number are becoming accustomed to and actively engaging with the technology. This is why we’re seeing GenAI become more integrated into technology updates, and agentic AI gaining traction as well.

Microsoft made a mistake by assuming that users were ready for Recall, neglecting to address security concerns adequately. While the company believes that the security measures in place are more than sufficient, it failed to prioritize these concerns during the launch of the application, focusing instead on its merits.

Users may be reluctant to embrace Recall, which has the potential to be an incredibly useful and innovative tool, if their security concerns are not addressed. With the gradual rollout, it seems these concerns have been acknowledged. Ultimately, this situation highlights an important lesson: understanding how much users value security is crucial. Safety trumps efficiency.


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Kieron Allen is a Cloud Wars Analyst examining innovations in, and the future impact of, the latest AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data technology developments. In his ongoing analyses and video reports, Allen focuses on the platforms, applications, people, and ideas that will mold our digital future. After serving as the Online Editor for BBC Sky at Night Magazine and as the Editorial Assistant for BBC Focus Magazine, Kieron became a freelance journalist in 2015 where his focus on the business technology market became a key passion. Kieron partners with technology start-ups and organizations that share his interests in science, social affairs, non-profit work, fashion and the arts.

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