In response, Microsoft stated that Recall has been updated to detect and not store sensitive information like credit card details and passwords. The company emphasized ongoing improvements and encouraged users to provide feedback if sensitive information is not being filtered out. Microsoft also offers a setting that allows users to anonymously share apps and sites they prefer to exclude from Recall, aiming to enhance the product's functionality.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft's Copilot PC feature, Recall, has faced issues with capturing sensitive personal information despite having a filter intended to prevent this.
- Real-world testing by Tom's Hardware revealed that Recall captured sensitive data like credit card and social security numbers, even with the filter enabled.
- Microsoft has responded by stating that they have updated Recall to detect and not store sensitive information and are committed to improving this functionality.
- Users are encouraged to provide feedback on the feature's performance and can opt to share data anonymously to help improve Recall's filtering capabilities.