does Copilot serious productivity tool or just a party trick? Microsoft’s strong promotion of its AI has come under fire, as its terms of use say Copilot is “for entertainment purposes only”.
Last fall, the company quietly renewed Copilot Terms of Use Please note that “Copilot is for entertainment purposes only. It may contain errors and may not function as intended. Do not rely on Copilot for important advice. Use Copilot at your own risk.”
The agreement adds: “We make no warranties or representations of any kind about Copilot. For example, we cannot promise that any Copilot’s Answers will not infringe or disparage the rights (such as copyrights, trademarks, or privacy rights) of others. You are solely responsible if you choose to publicly post or share any other Copilot’s Answers.”
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The deal has drawn a lot of criticism on social media in recent days because it contradicts Microsoft’s marketing, which has positioned Copilot as a powerful and useful tool for users and businesses.
“It’s not a good sign that a company doesn’t stand behind the integrity of its product. If Microsoft doesn’t trust the copilot, why should I?” was questioned a Reddit user.
Previous versions The terms for 2023 were more vague, saying: “The Online Services are for entertainment purposes.”
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Another user also noted that the phrase “for entertainment purposes only” is consistent with disclaimers published on television programs featuring ghosts or psychics. prevent claims. Indeed, you can find psychic services online to celebrate the the samestating, “reading should be viewed for entertainment purposes only and is in no way a substitute for appropriate legal, financial or medical advice.” Microsoft has already been caught up in AI lawsuits it’s over ChatGPT data breach After investing billions in OpenAI.
Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But it’s clear that Redmond has faced pushback from some critics for its focus on artificial intelligence is calling The company “Microslop” refers to AI slop. Perhaps in response, Microsoft’s chief downplayed the company’s focus on artificial intelligence last month when speaking on key topics. improvements to future Windows 11 updates.
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