Summary
Microsoft admitted that its AI assistant, Copilot, accidentally accessed some users' confidential emails. The issue involved the tool summarizing messages stored as drafts or sent items, even those marked as confidential. Microsoft has released an update to fix the problem and stated no unauthorized information access happened.
Key Facts
- Microsoft Copilot is an AI tool used in programs like Outlook and Teams to help with tasks like summarizing messages.
- The error allowed Copilot to access and summarize confidential emails by mistake.
- Microsoft released an update to fix this issue worldwide.
- The problem involved emails in users' drafts and sent folders, despite them being confidential.
- Microsoft assured that no unauthorized individuals accessed sensitive information.
- Experts warn of risks when rapidly deploying AI features.
- The error was first reported by tech news outlet Bleeping Computer.
- Some experts suggest that data leaks are likely as AI tools develop quickly.
