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Microsoft Copilot contractors see user data, including sensitive content

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Human contractors reviewing Microsoft Copilot's image editor have access to users' prompts, uploaded photos, and AI-generated edits. Some of these assignments reportedly include disturbing or illegal material. The reviewers' task is to assess output accuracy, not to flag inappropriate content. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about data privacy and oversight in AI-powered tools, potentially impacting user trust and product development.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a privacy issue related to a specific AI product's operational procedures.

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Microsoft Copilot contractors see user data, including sensitive content

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    @ MissConstrue Gross invasion of privacy; killer last sentence: “Reports last month revealed that human contractors reviewing Microsoft Copilot's image editor c

    @ MissConstrue Gross invasion of privacy; killer last sentence: “Reports last month revealed that human contractors reviewing Microsoft Copilot's image editor can see users' prompts, uploaded photos and AI-generated edits. Documents show that some of those assignments contain sex…

    LINKS mefi.social/@MissConstrue

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