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Microsoft has spent the past two and a half years pushing Copilot across Windows, Microsoft 365 , and even gaming . But recent changes to the AI assistant's terms say users shouldn't rely on Copilot for important advice—in fact, they should use it only for entertainment. …
… The switch in approach follows months of criticism from users who felt that Microsoft pushed Copilot too aggressively. Some users have gone so far as to call Microsoft's AI push "Microslop"—something the brand isn't a fan of . …
… For the overexcited Copilot haters, this change applies only to Gaming Copilot on Xbox and does not mean Microsoft is stepping back from Copilot in Windows, Office, or other products.
… Desktop and mobile users who participate in Microsoft Rewards can earn entries by switching to Edge , using Bing for searches, and engaging with Copilot. …
… The builds currently in the Release Preview Channel include a new taskbar with an "Ask Copilot" box that replaces the old search box in Windows 11 . From there, users can select specific agents, including Microsoft's own options—like a Microsoft 365 "Researcher" agent—and third‑party AI helpers. …
… According to Microsoft, the intention is to make the copilot available for all browsers, but other Chromium-based platforms must implement some new features first. While you can access ChatGPT on its own, the AI rolling out in Microsoft's products has been adapted for the use case. …
… "Microsoft says this is by design. That worries me." Microsoft says Recall is turned off by default and stores data only on the device, uses strong encryption and a secure enclave, and requires biometric or PIN authentication with presence detection to open. …
… Last year, people at OpenAI Labs with which Microsoft is an exclusive partner cooked up a model called GPT-3 that could blog, Tweet, and argue. …