Microsoft is rolling out a new feature that periodically captures screenshots of your computer activity. Meant to enhance recall and productivity, the tool is part of Windows' new AI-powered timeline—but critics are calling it invasive and a major privacy red flag.

Users can review snapshots to retrace steps and find past files, but many are worried about who else might be able to access that data, and how securely it will be stored.

The update blurs the line between productivity tool and surveillance software—and the debate is just heating up.