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Microsoft's AI agent 'Scout' aims for user addiction in phase one

Microsoft is developing an AI agent named 'Scout' with a three-phase strategy, as revealed in an internal planning document. The first phase is explicitly labeled "Make people addicted," indicating a focus on user engagement. This document was co-created with AI but verified by human employees before being shared with stakeholders. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential ethical considerations in AI product design and user engagement strategies.

RANK_REASON Internal document leak discussing product strategy and potential ethical concerns.

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    Microsoft's internal planning doc for their new always-on AI agent 'Scout' has a three-phase strategy. Phase one is labeled — in the actual document, written by

    Microsoft's internal planning doc for their new always-on AI agent 'Scout' has a three-phase strategy. Phase one is labeled — in the actual document, written by actual employees — "Make people addicted." The doc was co-created with AI. The humans verified every sentence and sent …