Welcome to today’s episode! We’re diving into the return of Windows Recall, Microsoft’s AI-powered memory feature for your PC. Initially launched last July, Recall was pulled due to significant privacy and security concerns. Now it’s back, with some adjustments, but is it safe?

Recall takes screenshots of your activity, helping you track down lost documents or messages, but this raises alarms about your privacy. As one user noted, it’s “genuinely useful... for those prepared to put up with security problems.”

To enable Recall, you’ll need a Copilot+ PC, and crucially, it’s now opt-in. Microsoft has improved encryption for stored data and mandated Windows Hello authentication for access. Yet, concerns linger. Security researcher Kevin Beaumont warns, “If someone guesses your PIN, they could access everything you’ve ever done on your PC.”

Even more troubling, sensitive data filtering isn’t foolproof—it can miss critical details, putting your information at risk. And if a friend uses Recall, your shared data could get swept up, too.

So, the question remains: is the peace of mind worth the potential privacy pitfalls? That’s for you to decide!
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