Microsoft is set to introduce a new screenshot tool for its Copilot application, aiming for a rollout in March 2026. This feature will allow users to manually take screenshots to enhance their interactions with the AI, contrasting sharply with the previous issues surrounding Recall, which automatically captured images without encryption.
The new functionality, detailed in the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, is designed to help users communicate visual information more effectively by adding screenshots to their prompts. Unlike Recall, which stored data in an unencrypted SQL database, the Copilot tool emphasizes user control over what is shared.
Currently under development, this feature aims to provide a streamlined method for capturing images that users can choose to share, thereby increasing privacy and reducing concerns related to automatic data collection. This approach reflects Microsoft's effort to regain user trust following the backlash over Recall's data practices.