Microsoft makes controversial Windows Recall AI feature an opt-in experience on Copilot+ PCs, as 'mere' 171 lines of code bypass its layers of security

Windows Recall.

What you need to know

• Windows Recall continues to stir controversy as a Python script is able to bypass its security.
• Microsoft Research's chief scientist technical fellow Jaime Teevan broadly discussed the controversial AI feature during an interview and stated protecting the user's data is a foundational aspect for the company.
• The tech giant has now rolled out extra measures to maintain the users privacy and security while interacting with the feature, including making Windows Hello a mandatory requirement for enabling the feature and making it an opt-in experience on Copilot+ Pcs.