Microsoft's terms say Copilot is "for entertainment purposes only"
Copilot's terms of use warn not to rely on it for important advice. Microsoft says it's legacy language that will change.
What was found
The Microsoft Copilot terms of use include these lines:
- "Copilot is for entertainment purposes only."
- "Don't rely on Copilot for important advice."
The terms appear to have last been updated on October 24, 2025.
Microsoft's response
A Microsoft spokesperson told PCMag this is "legacy language" that "will be altered with our next update."
Not just Microsoft
- OpenAI and xAI use similar disclaimers.
- OpenAI says not to use its output as "a sole source of truth or factual information."
Why it stands out
Microsoft is pushing hard to get businesses to pay for Copilot, while its own terms call it entertainment.
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