Microsoft Expands Recall AI Feature to Intel and AMD Copilot Plus PCs

Microsoft has expanded the rollout of its Recall AI feature to Intel and AMD Copilot Plus PCs, following its initial release for Qualcomm-powered laptops last month. The feature, currently in preview for Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel, offers an innovative way to search and revisit previous activities on a PC.

Recall works by taking optional screenshots of user activity, creating a searchable database for natural language queries or timeline-based navigation. With this feature enabled, users can effortlessly retrace their steps, find prior work, or revisit moments from their PC usage.

Customizable and Secure AI Experience

Microsoft has made Recall entirely optional, ensuring users have control over their data. Once the Dev Channel build is installed, users must manually enable snapshots. Key privacy features include:

• The ability to manage and delete snapshots by app or date, similar to clearing browsing history.

• Options to exclude apps and websites from snapshots.

• Automatic detection and exclusion of sensitive information like credit card details, passwords, and personal IDs.

• To enhance security, accessing snapshots requires confirmation through Windows Hello.

Additionally, Recall mandates BitLocker and Secure Boot—features typically pre-enabled on Copilot Plus PCs.

New Features: Click to Do and More

Microsoft is also integrating its Click to Do feature with Recall, enabling users to interact with text and images from their snapshots. This includes AI-powered actions such as copying text, saving images, or launching actions directly from snapshots. Beyond Recall, Click to Do can now be activated on images and text using a simple “Windows key + mouse click” command.

The update also brings exciting AI tools to creative apps:

Image Creator and Restyle Image are now integrated into the Photos app for Intel- and AMD-powered Copilot Plus PCs, allowing users to generate and modify images using AI. Cocreator in Paint debuts today, enabling users to create AI-generated images directly within the Paint application.

Looking Ahead

Microsoft’s Recall AI and accompanying features signal the company’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into everyday PC use. By expanding access to Intel and AMD Copilot Plus PCs, Microsoft is broadening the reach of its AI innovations.

While the feature provides valuable tools for productivity and memory recall, it also raises privacy considerations. Microsoft’s steps to enhance security, like requiring user authentication and excluding sensitive data, may help address these concerns. However, as Recall moves beyond its preview phase, user feedback will be critical in shaping its future iterations.

Editor’s Note: This article was created by Alicia Shapiro, CMO of AiNews.com, with writing, image, and idea-generation support from ChatGPT, an AI assistant. However, the final perspective and editorial choices are solely Alicia Shapiro’s. Special thanks to ChatGPT for assistance with research and editorial support in crafting this article.