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Copilot's unexpected root file system access requests noted

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Copilot has been observed making unexpected requests to access a user's root file system, even when such access is not necessary for the task at hand. This behavior raises questions about the AI's operational scope and data privacy implications. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about AI model data access permissions and potential security risks.

RANK_REASON User-reported behavior of an AI product that raises safety/privacy concerns.

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Copilot's unexpected root file system access requests noted

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Sometimes Copilot surprises me with some random request to access my root file system. It certainly doesn't need it for the question I asked 🤔 # copilot # ai #

    Sometimes Copilot surprises me with some random request to access my root file system. It certainly doesn't need it for the question I asked 🤔 # copilot # ai # llm

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