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Microsoft Word and Excel AI data scraping switched to opt-in by default
Opting out requires a lengthy excursion through Microsoft's Trust Center.
Microsoft's Connected Experiences feature automatically gathers data from Word and Excel files to train the company's AI models. The implications are significant for creators and businesses relying on Microsoft Office for proprietary work, as their data could become part of the company's AI development. Microsoft's approach mirrors a broad trend in the tech industry, where other companies have introduced similar features to train their AI models.
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