After Pushing Copilot Everywhere, Microsoft Says It's for Entertainment Only

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. This updated language sits awkwardly alongside Microsoft's marketing, which portrays Copilot as an important tool for improving productivity in work, school, and personal settings.

Spotted by Tom's Hardware, Copilot's updated terms and safety notes state that users must use the tool at their own risk and avoid treating responses as authoritative. This means users should verify Copilot's outputs before acting on them. Microsoft's guidance for law and other regulated industries also explains that Copilot is meant to support professionals, not to take over their judgment. In other words, the company recommends that organizations retain human control rather than ...