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Yes, Microsoft Really Said Copilot Is ‘for Entertainment Purposes Only’
Microsoft says the wording is legacy language from Copilot’s early launch and will be changed in the next update.
- Microsoft announced it will revise "legacy language" in its Copilot terms of service following user criticism, as the current policy effective October 24, 2025, describes the tool as "for entertainment purposes only."
- A Microsoft spokesperson explained the phrase is legacy language from when Copilot originally launched as a Bing search companion, though critics argued this framing undermines the company's sales pitch across Windows and Office.
- The fine print warns that Copilot "can make mistakes" and advises users, "Don't rely on Copilot for important advice," while users are "solely responsible" for any content they publish or share.
- Unlike Microsoft, other major AI companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic do not use the specific "entertainment purposes" terminology, though they employ similar cautionary language in their user agreements.
- This update coincides with broader legal scrutiny regarding AI liability, including a dozen lawsuits against OpenAI in California, while Microsoft continues refining its terms for Copilot Actions and Copilot Labs to clarify user responsibility.
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