14 Sources
[1]
Microsoft delays Windows Recall again, now by December
Microsoft is again delaying the rollout of its AI-powered Windows Recall feature after announcing in August that it will be available for Insiders with Copilot+ PCs in October. This comes after the company was forced to drop its plans to release the feature in public preview on June 19, when the
[2]
Microsoft delays its troubled AI-powered Recall feature yet again
Microsoft needs 'additional time to refine' Recall. Here's the new target date for rollout and what else we know. Microsoft has again put the brakes on its AI-infused Recall feature. Designed to take snapshots of your screen activities in Windows, the feature was supposed to reach Windows Insiders
[3]
Microsoft Delays Recall Launch -- Again
Microsoft is delaying the launch of its Recall AI feature again because it isn't ready for public testing yet, according to a statement from a company spokesperson. "We are committed to delivering a secure and trusted experience with Recall. To ensure we deliver on these important updates, we're
[4]
Windows 11's controversial AI Recall feature delayed again
Microsoft originally intended to delay its controversial Recall feature until October. But on Halloween, Microsoft has confirmed that Recall will be postponed again to avoid becoming the privacy nightmare before Christmas. Microsoft told The Verge that Recall has been delayed until December, when
[5]
Microsoft's Recall feature for Windows pushed back again as privacy and security matters keep the AI tool on hold
Recall stalls once more as security concerns return to center stage It looks like Microsoft's grand AI schemes have hit another snag, with the release of the controversial Recall feature being pushed back again. Recall is one of Microsoft's new AI-powered offerings, intended to record your desktop
[6]
Microsoft recalls Windows 11's Recall AI PC feature yet again and it now won't even be released for testing until December
Back in June if you, er, recall, Microsoft decided not to roll out the controversial Recall feature for Copilot AI PCs that screenshots everything you do. Now Microsoft has delayed Recall again, appealing for time to "refine" the feature. Indeed, after Recall was delayed in June, the plan was to
[7]
Microsoft delays rollout of the Windows 11 Recall feature yet again
When Microsoft launched its Copilot+ AI PC initiative over the summer, one of the flagship features was Recall, a feature that would log months' worth of your PC usage, with the stated goal of helping you remember things you did and find them again. But if you've heard of Recall, it's probably
[8]
Microsoft continues to fumble AI PCs: delays Recall feature AGAIN, now drops in December
TLDR: Microsoft has delayed the release of its Recall feature to December, missing the initially promised October launch. The delay is due to security concerns, as the feature logs extensive user data.* Based on the content by Anthony Garreffa below. Microsoft has delayed its Recall feature yet
[9]
Microsoft Delays Its Recall Feature Once Again: Here's When It May Arrive
Microsoft Recall -- the company's upcoming feature for Copilot+ PCs -- is facing yet another delay. The Redmond company was expected to roll out its Recall feature to Windows Insiders last month. However, it is unlikely to be available for another couple of months, according to the company. The
[10]
Microsoft again delays Recall feature, says it will arrive for Windows Insiders on Copilot Plus PCs in December
Microsoft has delayed its controversial Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs mulitple times by now, and on Thursday it said that it would delay it by several more weeks again, as it needs more time to make it more secure. Microsoft now plans to make its Recall feature available for Windows Insiders by
[11]
Microsoft hits pause on Recall once again -- controversial feature needs more cook time
Microsoft's controversial Windows 11 feature is nearing a total recall after this latest delay After strong backlash, Microsoft recalled the controversial Recall feature in Windows 11 that was supposed to debut alongside new Copilot+ PCs in June. Recall was set to return in October, but now
[12]
Microsoft Has Delayed Copilot+'s 'Recall' Feature Yet Again
It's now nearing the end of October, and Windows Insider testers still have yet to get access to Recall, Microsoft's controversial feature that indiscriminately saves screenshots of your PC as you use it. Why? Well, according to The Verge, Recall has been delayed yet again, after initially being
[13]
Microsoft's AI Recall Tool Faces Another Delay Amid Privacy Concerns
Samantha Kelly is a freelance writer with a focus on consumer technology, AI, social media, Big Tech, emerging trends and how they impact our everyday lives. Her work has been featured on CNN, NBC, NPR, the BBC, Mashable and more. Microsoft is once again postponing the rollout of its controversial
[14]
Microsoft is again recalling its prior-recalled Recall feature
Key Takeaways Microsoft's Copilot+ Recall feature delayed till Christmas due to privacy concerns. Recall leaked user data in plain text, causing panic. Feature will now be opt-in. Concerns raised about interest when Recall feature eventually launches. ✕ Remove Ads How many recalls can a Recall be
Share
Copy Link
Microsoft has once again postponed the release of its AI-powered Windows Recall feature, originally slated for October, to December. The delay is due to ongoing efforts to address privacy and security concerns raised by users and experts.

Microsoft has announced another delay in the rollout of its AI-powered Windows Recall feature, pushing the release date from October to December 2023. This decision comes in response to significant customer concerns about data privacy and security protections
1
2
3
.Windows Recall is an AI-powered feature designed for Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11. It works by taking screenshots of active windows every few seconds, analyzing them on-device using an AI model and a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), and storing the collected data in an SQLite database. Users can later search this information using natural language to retrieve relevant screenshots
1
4
.Since its announcement in May, Windows Recall has faced criticism from customers, privacy advocates, and cybersecurity experts. The main concerns include:
In response to these concerns, Microsoft has implemented several changes to the feature:
1
2
5
Related Stories
Brandon LeBlanc, Windows senior product manager, stated, "We are committed to delivering a secure and trusted experience with Recall. To ensure we deliver on these important updates, we're taking additional time to refine the experience before previewing it with Windows Insiders"
3
.The company has been working on refining Recall since June when it sent the entire codebase back to developers for a major overhaul. The feature is now expected to be available for preview with Windows Insiders on Copilot+ PCs by December
2
.While Microsoft remains committed to launching Recall, some industry observers speculate about its future. The repeated delays and ongoing privacy concerns have led to questions about whether the feature will ever see widespread adoption or if it might be scrapped entirely
4
5
.As the development of Recall continues, Microsoft faces the challenge of balancing innovative AI-powered features with robust privacy and security measures to gain user trust and acceptance.
Summarized by
Navi
[1]
[3]
1
Policy and Regulation

2
Technology

3
Technology
