At a recent event, Microsoft said: “computers with artificial intelligence”To remindHe announced that he would bring a feature called “. This feature allows you to analyze what you are doing on your device using built-in artificial intelligence models. takes screenshots of everything and you could reach them immediately.

Of course you take screenshots of everything privacy and security issues brought along. In fact, a vulnerability recently discovered in Recall revealed that attackers could easily gain access to data. While the backlash against Microsoft regarding the feature is growing like an avalanche, today a move has finally been made. The company related to Recall Stepped back.

Using Recall is optional, authentication is required

Microsoft made no apologies for the concerns the feature raised, but made some changes. Normally, Recall’s artificial intelligence computers, called Copilot + PC, will be available on the market from June 18. standard expected to be available. Now this has changed.

Now The use of Recall is entirely up to the user. They can turn it off if they want. Company Manager Pavan Davuluri said: “If you don’t want to actively use it, it is turned off by default.” he said. This means that it is not necessary to take screenshots of everything.

Also to enable Recall Windows Hello He also says it will be necessary. So via your face, fingerprint or a PIN code can be authenticated and the function can be used. Davuluri underlines that identity verification is required to see your activities recorded with Recall and that someone else’s access to the data is prevented emphasizes. The company also stated that Recall adds additional layers of data protection to keep content safe.

After the reactions, it is reassuring that Microsoft has taken such a step and left the feature up to the user. We’ll see if the security issues are actually resolved when it becomes available.

For details on the security issue that increased responses to Recall: