Microsoft is expanding the testing of its new Recall AI feature to Intel- and AMD-powered Copilot Plus PCs, following the initial release on Qualcomm-powered laptops last month. This move allows Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel to test the AI-powered feature, which takes screenshots of almost everything users do on a Copilot Plus PC to make it searchable and easy to recall memories or retrace steps.

The Recall feature is entirely optional, and users can enable snapshots to find what they were working on previously through natural language search or a scrollable timeline. Once users install the Dev Channel build, Windows 11 will download the models for Recall and Click to Do in the background. Users will then need to enable snapshots themselves, and can control what snapshots are saved and delete them based on apps or by date.

Microsoft has also made significant security upgrades to Recall after researchers raised concerns over the feature. Users now need to use Windows Hello to confirm their presence and access snapshots, and the feature requires BitLocker and Secure Boot – both of which should be enabled already on a Copilot Plus PC. Additionally, Recall automatically detects sensitive information like credit card details, passwords, and personal ID numbers to ensure snapshots are not saved.

Click to Do, another feature being tested alongside Recall, can recognize text and images in Recall snapshots, allowing users to use AI-powered actions on them, such as copying text or saving images out of old snapshots. Microsoft is also expanding Click to Do outside of Recall, enabling users to summon it through Windows key + mouse click to take actions on images and text.

In addition to Recall and Click to Do, Microsoft is introducing its Image Creator and Restyle Image features to the Photos app for Intel- and AMD-powered Copilot Plus PCs. These devices will also get access to Cocreator in Paint, allowing users to create AI-powered images directly in Paint.

The expansion of Recall to Intel- and AMD-powered Copilot Plus PCs marks a significant step forward in Microsoft's AI ambitions, as the company continues to integrate AI-powered features into its Windows operating system. With Recall, Microsoft is aiming to make it easier for users to find and recall information, and the feature's potential applications are vast, from improving productivity to enhancing the overall user experience.

As Microsoft continues to refine and expand Recall, it will be interesting to see how users respond to the feature and how it impacts the way we interact with our devices. With the company's commitment to security and user control, Recall has the potential to become a game-changer in the world of AI-powered computing.