Intelligence generated by machines. - Microsoft delays the release of its debatable AI search tool.
Microsoft delays the introduction of a new Windows search feature called "Recall" that saves screenshots every few seconds after receiving heavy criticism.
Initially, the feature was set to be released on June 18th alongside a new PC model. However, Microsoft has now decided to test it in a smaller scale within the "Windows Insider" program before making it available to the public.
"Recall" aims to make it easier for users to find information on their PC. The function uses AI to analyze the multitude of screenshots and organize them into folders. For example, if you can't recall the name of a travel website you visited but remember it had palm trees and a beach, you could find it by searching for "Palms and Beach."
AI security researchers cautioned against potential data protection issues with the feature, stating that under certain conditions, cyber attackers could access the lists. Last week, Microsoft announced improved security measures for "Recall" data and clarified that the feature would not be activated by default during PC setup; users would have to enable it themselves. Despite these changes, criticism continued, resulting in the delay.
Microsoft and PC manufacturers are still planning to launch a new PC category on June 18th that is designed for use with AI. The category, called "Copilot+PC," is named after Microsoft's AI assistant, also known as "Copilot."
