Description: Microsoft's Windows Recall, an AI-powered screenshot and retrieval tool for Copilot+ PCs, was allegedly still capturing sensitive information such as passwords, Social Security numbers, and bank details despite a built-in "filter sensitive information" feature. Independent testing reportedly found the filter failed in multiple cases. Microsoft reportedly classified Recall as a preview feature and said improvements were in progress.
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View all entitiesAlleged: Microsoft , Windows Recall filter sensitive information feature , Windows Recall and Windows 11 developed and deployed an AI system, which harmed Windows Recall users , Windows 11 users and Microsoft users.
Alleged implicated AI systems: Windows Recall filter sensitive information feature , Windows Recall and Windows 11
Incident Stats
Incident ID
1176
Report Count
2
Incident Date
2025-08-01
Editors
Daniel Atherton
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exclusive Microsoft Recall, the AI app that takes screenshots of what you do on your PC so you can search for it later, has a filter that's supposed to prevent it from screenshotting sensitive info like credit card numbers. But a The Regist…
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The controversial Microsoft Windows Recall AI app may still be in need of security work according to testing from the UK technology site, The Register.
The app, which takes screenshots of everything you do on your PC so you can find it late…
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