Windows 11 Recall AI feature will record everything you do on your PC

Microsoft announced Windows 11 “Recall,” an on-device AI feature that periodically screenshots active windows to build a local semantic index for natural-language search across past activities. It requires Copilot+ PCs, stores data locally with BitLocker, supports user controls and exclusions (e.g., Edge InPrivate, DRM), and launches with limited language support; however, the report highlights significant privacy and security concerns, including potential exposure of sensitive information if a device is compromised and questions about protections and coverage for non-Edge private browsing.