Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use
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THIS WEEK ONLY: Save close to $500 on your Disrupt pass. Offer ends April 10, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here. Save up to $680 on your Disrupt 2026 pass. Ends 11:59 p.m. PT tonight. REGISTER NOW . Posted: Anthony Ha Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service. Take Microsoft, which is currently focused on getting corporate customers to pay for Copilot . But it has also been getting dinged on social media over Copilot’s terms of use , which appear to have been last updated on October 24, 2025. “Copilot is for entertainment purposes only,” the company warned. “It can make mistakes, and it may not work as intended. Don’t rely on Copilot for important advice. Use Copilot at your own risk.” A Microsoft spokesperson told PCMag that the company will be updating what they described as “legacy language.” “As the product has evolved, that language is no longer reflective of how Copilot is used today and will be altered with our next update,” the spokesperson said. Tom’s Hardware noted that Microsoft isn’t the only company using this kind of disclaimer for AI. For example, both OpenAI and xAI caution users that they should not rely on their output as “the truth” (to quote xAI) or as “a sole source of truth or factual information” (OpenAI). Topics StrictlyVC kicks off the year in SF. Get in the room for unfiltered fireside chats with industry leaders, insider VC insights, and high-value connections that actually move the needle. Tickets are limited. Subscribe for the industry’s biggest tech news Every weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch’s coverage. TechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight. Startups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly. Provides movers and shakers with the info they need to start their day. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . Related Government & Policy OpenAI’s vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day workweek Rebecca Bellan 14 hours ago Rebecca Bellan AI How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others Lauren Forristal 16 hours ago Lauren Forristal Space Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? Anthony Ha 2 days ago Anthony Ha Latest in AI AI AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost Jagmeet Singh 18 minutes ago Jagmeet Singh Venture OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund Julie Bort 8 hours ago Julie Bort Apps Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline Ivan Mehta 11 hours ago Ivan Mehta