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Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use
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Microsoft’s Copilot Terms of Use state that the service is for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon for important advice. The terms also warn users that they should not trust the model’s outputs unthinkingly. This disclaimer is repeated across multiple sources.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·According to Microsoft Copilot Terms of Use, updated in Oct. 2025, "Copilot is for entertainment purposes only" and "Don't rely on Copilot for important advice" (Jowi Morales/Tom's Hardware)
- Hacker News·Microsoft terms say Copilot is for entertainment purposes only, not serious use
- TechCrunch·Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use
Microsoft's terms of use state that Copilot is for entertainment purposes only. AI companies warn users not to trust models' outputs unthinkingly. This is stated in their terms of service.
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