Microsoft AI feature investigated by UK watchdog over screenshots

A new Microsoft feature that screenshots users’ laptops every two seconds is being investigated by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The Recall feature will be installed on new Microsoft laptops and is part of their artificial intelligence (AI) programme Copilot+. The feature will record everything a user does by taking screenshots every few seconds. It then allows the user to scroll back through their activity and search. However, after security concerns were raised around the feature, the ICO said: “We are making enquiries with Microsoft to understand the safeguards in place to protect user privacy.” Recall is designed to “help…