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Microsoft to Revise Copilot Terms After ‘Entertainment Only’ Warning Draws Scrutiny

Microsoft labels the phrasing Bing‑era language to be revised soon, underscoring confusion from branding dozens of tools as Copilot.

Overview

  • Microsoft said it will change the “for entertainment purposes only” line in Copilot’s Terms of Use and described it as legacy wording from when Copilot launched inside Bing.
  • The clause primarily covers the standalone app and web versions of Copilot and does not automatically apply to Microsoft 365 Copilot used at work unless noted.
  • The warning clashes with Microsoft’s push to market Copilot as a productivity aide built into Windows 11 and core Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Multiple reports indicate Microsoft is scaling back some Windows 11 integrations as it retools its Copilot rollout and updates the terms language.
  • Other AI companies include liability warnings about errors, but they do not label their tools as “entertainment,” a contrast that has fueled public criticism and user confusion.