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Interesting, Microsoft Recall is a new AI-powered feature introduced in Windows 11 version 25H2, available exclusively on Copilot+ PCs. Its goal is to help users “recall” anything they’ve seen or done on their computer — even if they don’t remember the app, file name, or website.
Why It Captures Screenshots
Recall works by taking automatic snapshots of your screen every few seconds. These images are stored locally and processed with on-device AI to build a searchable timeline of your activity. You can search for phrases like “the chart from last week” or “the recipe I saw yesterday,” and Recall will surface relevant screenshots — even if you never saved the file or bookmarked the page.
What Gets Captured?
- Anything visible on your screen: websites, chats, documents, apps, etc.
- Snapshots are encrypted and stored locally, but they may include sensitive content like passwords, private messages, or financial data if it was visible at the time.
Privacy & Security Concerns
While Recall is designed to be helpful, it has sparked debate over privacy and security:
- Sensitive data exposure: Screenshots may contain confidential or personal information.
- Security risks: If malware or an attacker gains access to the snapshot archive, they could extract sensitive content.
- Limited control: Users currently have minimal granularity over what Recall captures or excludes.
In a completely sane world, madness is the only freedom (J.G.Ballard).
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How to disable Microsoft Recall & stop the AI from taking screenshots of your desktop.
https://tuta.com/blog/how-to-disable-microsoft-recall
In a completely sane world, madness is the only freedom (J.G.Ballard).
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