Microsoft spent years pushing Copilot, but now it says don’t rely on it

For the last couple of years, Microsoft has been all-in on Copilot. It’s literally everywhere, be it Windows, Edge, Office, or even baked into core workflows where you can’t really ignore it. The messaging has been clear: this is the future of productivity, your AI assistant for getting real work done.

And now, suddenly, Microsoft is saying… don’t take it too seriously.

Microsoft is walking back Copilot’s “serious use” pitch

As reported first by Tom’s Hardware, the Microsoft Copilot Terms of Use state that Copilot is intended for “entertainment purposes only” and shouldn’t be relied on for important or high-stakes decisions. That includes things like financial, legal, or medical advice. Basically, the kind of stuff people are increasingly using AI for.