Microsoft's Windows Recall Allegedly Stores Passwords and Social Security Numbers in Preview Mode
August 1, 2025
Microsoft classified Recall as a preview feature and stated improvements were in progress. This incident highlights the importance of trustworthy AI, safe and secure AI practices, and guardrails for AI. For those interested in shaping responsible AI governance and improving harm prevention measures, consider joining Project Cerebellum through JOIN US.
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Matched TAIM controls
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- MEASURE 2.6 — similarity 0.669, rank 1. TAIM detail and related incidents →
- MEASURE 2.10 — similarity 0.663, rank 2. TAIM detail and related incidents →
- MANAGE 4.1 — similarity 0.654, rank 3. TAIM detail and related incidents →
- Alleged deployer
- microsoft
- Alleged developer
- microsoft
- Alleged harmed parties
- windows-recall-users, windows-11-users, microsoft-users
Source
Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1176
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