Windows 10: Windows Copilot's is showing third-party Ads to Windows users

GHacks · Oct 3, 2023

Microsoft is about to launch Windows Copilot as part of the October 2023 cumulative update for Windows 11 version 22H2. It is already included in the preview update released at the end of September 2023, but not available in all regions at the time of writing.

Without rehashing all that has been said about Copilot in the past week, here is a short description of it. Windows Copilot is an AI-powered feature that is integrated into Windows 11 by Microsoft. It combines functionality provided by Bing Chat with some Windows-specific control options, such as turning on Dark Mode or capturing a screenshot.

Users interact with Copilot either by clicking on the taskbar icon, which Microsoft has placed prominently next to the Search field on the taskbar, or with the keyboard shortcut Windows-C.

Windows Copilot opens as a small sidebar strip on the desktop. This part of the desktop is reserved for Windows Copilot for as long as it is open or fullscreen games or apps are launched on the system.

Windows Copilot Ads

Microsoft is hyping Windows Copilot as an "everyday AI companion" that incorporates "the context and intelligence of the web" with work data and what users do on their PCs. Granted, Microsoft has plans for Copilot that go beyond what the AI companion delivers right now, but not much has changed in that regard since my July verdict that there was not enough Windows in Windows Copilot.

Windows users who have installed the preview update may see advertisement when they interact with Copilot. Asking Copilot for the best gaming laptops returns five suggestions, similar to what Bing Chat would provide, and ads at the end of the output.

Not all interactions with Windows Copilot may return content and ads, but some do. The entire feature requires a constant Internet connection. Even Windows-specific tasks, such as turning on Dark Mode, require Internet.

Microsoft has started to push advertisement in various locations in Windows, for instance in the Start Menu, Get Help app, or the Settings app. Most of the ads are for Microsoft products, some free, like Microsoft Edge, or subscription-based, such as Microsoft 365. The ads that Windows Copilot displays may promote third-party products and services.

Besides the fact that many Windows users may be allergic to ads in the operating system, it poses a certain danger, as advertising has been used in the past to push malware on user systems.

Windows Copilot can be turned off, so that it can't be launched anymore. Some users may find it sufficient to remove the icon from the taskbar to avoid opening the AI companion accidentally. Others may not mind the occasional ad, especially if they prefer to interact with the service from the desktop and not a web browser.

Closing Words

Windows Copilot introduces third-party ads in a native Windows component. It also brings Bing Chat functionality to the Windows desktop and light Windows-specific controls. Millions of Windows users will start interacting with Windows Copilot starting next week and this will certainly help Microsoft's advertising revenue reach new heights.

Now You: what is your take on this? Will you try Copilot?

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Dos101 · Oct 3, 2023

Windows Phone users Clubhouse

Just ordered the Lumia 822 from VZW. Is there a list of must have apps around here?
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I think I'll put a list of people's favourite apps in the OP, starting with my own until I get some suggestions, but you can take a look at the Windows Phone app store at the top apps to see what's popular Microsoft Apps

add me to the list. Samsung Focus Flash. Soon will be updating to a WP8 phone but not sure which one for now.
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I'm not on the list :O
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You are both now added, welcome! *Toast :toast:

Brink · Oct 3, 2023

Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming to OneNote

We are thrilled to announce that the Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming to OneNote. This powerful tool combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your data from the Microsoft Graph—notes, calendars, emails, chats, documents, meetings, and more—and the Microsoft 365 apps to turn your words into a powerful productivity tool. All of this is done within our existing commitments to data security and privacy in the enterprise. We know that too much time is spent on the mundane tasks of work and not enough time is spent on the work that brings us joy and ignites our creativity. That's why Copilot is being integrated directly into OneNote. It works with you, embedded in the other Microsoft 365 apps you use daily to help you unlock productivity, unleash creativity, and uplevel your skills.

An animated image demonstrating how to use Copilot to make a to-do list in OneNote. Copilot in OneNote Your digital notebook reimagined with Copilot. Copilot in OneNote helps you create, capture, organize, and recall information with confidence. As your notetaking partner, Copilot uses your prompts to draft plans, generate ideas, create lists, organize information, and more. Copilot can transform existing text by summarizing, rewriting, formatting, and adding visual context. Uplevel your digital notebook with natural language commands to reorganize your notebook, adjust formatting, and highlight what's important. Here are some example commands and prompts you can try:

Create a plan for my daughter’s high school graduation party.

Summarize notes into bullet points on a new page.

Generate a list of topics and talking points to be covered in an annual investor update meeting.

Plan a spring trip to Paris for me, my partner, and my two teenage children.

I'm starting a wholesale coffee bean and roasting company. Give me 10 suggestions for a company name and vision statement.

Building responsibly Microsoft 365 Copilot is designed for the needs of the enterprise. Our efforts are guided by our AI principles and Responsible AI Standard and build on decades of research on grounding and privacy-preserving machine learning. Microsoft’s work on AI is reviewed for potential harms and mitigations by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and policy experts. We use the Azure Content Moderation Stack across our services to monitor and filter harmful content. Technologies like InterpretML and Fairlearn help to detect and correct data bias. The Copilot System builds on our existing commitments to data security and privacy in the enterprise. Copilot automatically inherits your organization’s security, compliance, and privacy policies for Microsoft 365. Data is managed in line with our current commitments. Copilot large language models are not trained on your tenant data. Finally, we have worked to design an experience that prioritizes human agency and puts the user in control. This includes noting limitations, providing links to sources, and prompting users to review, fact-check, and fine-tune content based on their own knowledge and judgment. Read about Microsoft 365 Copilot on our Official Microsoft Blog.
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Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...t/ba-p/3788442

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Windows 10: Windows Copilot's is showing third-party Ads to Windows users

Windows Copilot's is showing third-party Ads to Windows users

Windows Copilot's is showing third-party Ads to Windows users

Windows Copilot's is showing third-party Ads to Windows users

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