Techpowerup are reporting that MS are using user data from Office Suite tools for AI training.
If this is the case, then this is rather sneaky snooping from MS.
The setting that enables this is in Word and Excel at Options >> Trust Center >> Privacy Options >> Privacy Settings >> Experiences that analyze your content.
This screenshot is from Excel.
I note MS are using their favorite buzzword 'experiences'.
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If this is the case, then this is rather sneaky snooping from MS.
The setting that enables this is in Word and Excel at Options >> Trust Center >> Privacy Options >> Privacy Settings >> Experiences that analyze your content.
This screenshot is from Excel.
I note MS are using their favorite buzzword 'experiences'.
Microsoft Office Tools Reportedly Collect Data for AI Training, Requiring Manual Opt-Out
Microsoft's Office suite is the staple in productivity tools, with millions of users entering sensitive personal and company data into Excel and Word. According to @nixCraft, an author from Cyberciti.biz, Microsoft left its "Connected Experiences" feature enabled by default, reportedly using...
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