Microsoft is giving its AI-powered assistant Copilot a much-needed upgrade on Windows 11 with Build 26080. Copilot users will now have the option to switch between the AI tool’s familiar docked mode (on the side of the screen) and a new, more flexible mode where it acts like a normal application window. This means you … Read more
Microsoft has tightened its safeguards for Copilot’s image-generation AI after a staff engineer’s report to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding potential risks of harmful content generation. Microsoft now blocks a slew of prompts including “pro-choice,” “pro life” and even misspelt variations like “pro choce.” Aside from this, the Redmond-based tech giant blocks references to … Read more
In a surprising response, Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot, when asked who it aspired to be, expressed a desire to emulate Elon Musk. This is interesting because Musk is currently engaged in a legal dispute with OpenAI, a research company partially funded by Microsoft. Claudiu Andone of Windows Report claims that he has been diligently attempting … Read more
Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot has provided a concerning response to a user, suggesting self-harm. This potentially harmful nature of the response underscores the limitations of the AI bot in understanding and responding to human emotions. Colin Fraser, a data scientist at Meta, recently shared a screenshot of a concerning conversation he had with Copilot on … Read more
Microsoft has unveiled its newest Copilot offering dubbed Copilot for Finance. The tool is designed to streamline everyday tasks for finance professionals. It is worth noting that Microsoft hasn’t launched Copilot for Finance as a standalone AI model. Instead, the Redmond-based tech giant has expanded its existing Copilot for Microsoft 365 suite, bringing specialised features … Read more
Microsoft Copilot has been criticised for providing dubious responses when it comes to educating preschool children on topics related to sex, diversity, equity, and LGBTQ matters. Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant, has ignited conversations about whether it is appropriate to teach potentially sensitive topics to preschool children. In its responses, the AI tool highlighted the importance … Read more
Some users are claiming that Microsoft’s Copilot AI, when prompted with specific questions, generated bizarre and disturbingly aggressive responses, hinting at a hidden, potentially godlike, personality within the system. Interestingly, my own interactions with Copilot did not align with these reports. However, this isn’t the first time Microsoft’s AI system has gone off the rails. … Read more
Copilot’s latest beta build allows you to replace Google Assistant or Bixby, putting Microsoft’s AI assistant at the heart of your Android experience. Currently in beta testing, the feature enables users to summon Copilot from any screen. Google doesn’t restrict Android users when it comes to using Google Assistant as their default digital assistant. The … Read more
It looks like Microsoft is exerting every effort in a bid to prevent its AI assistant Copilot from generating false comments attributed to President Vladimir Putin regarding political prisoner Alexei Navalny’s demise. The Redmond-based tech giant is currently conducting an investigation into fabricated press statements about the death of Navalny, generated by its AI Copilot … Read more
Copilot for Windows, which is normally used to search your PC, is about to get more exciting capabilities. Microsoft is planning to add a slew of exciting features that will turn the AI tool into the ultimate productivity booster for everyday users. Microsoft’s latest blog post for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26058 is teeming … Read more
