Microsoft's controversial Recall feature is back — but is it safe to use?

A visual impression of Microsoft's Windows Recall in action, allowing a user to browse through past events on their Copilot+ PC.

Mircosoft finally released an update on its controversial Recall AI feature that was put on hold earlier this year due to security concerns. 

Microsoft Recall had a bumpy road from the start. It faced backlash over security concerns before it was even released due to the nature of what the feature does. Recall uses AI to track everything you do on your Windows 11 device so Copilot can "remember" activity or items if you ask about them (i.e. "Where did I store that email draft I was writing the other day?").