Microsoft Denies Misuse of User Data for AI Training
Microsoft Says It Doesn't Use Your Office Docs to Train Its AI đź”—
Microsoft has denied allegations that it uses user data from Office documents to train its AI models, following claims on social media. A post suggested that Microsoft's "Connected Experiences" feature was quietly analyzing Word and Excel documents without user consent. However, Microsoft clarified that this feature is meant to provide AI-driven functionalities like design recommendations and grammar checks, not for training AI models. Users can disable "Connected Experiences," which would limit some AI features in Office apps. Overall, Microsoft reassures that it does not utilize customer data for training its large language models (LLMs).
What are "Connected Experiences" in Microsoft Office?
"Connected Experiences" are features in Office applications that analyze user content to provide functionalities like design recommendations and editing suggestions, rather than for training AI models.
Did Microsoft use user documents for AI training?
No, Microsoft confirmed that it does not use customer data from Word or Excel documents to train its AI models.
Can users disable "Connected Experiences"?
Yes, users can disable "Connected Experiences," but this will also limit some AI-powered features in Office apps.