Following concerns that Microsoft is using connected experiences in its office apps to train its AI language models, the company clarified that worries are unfounded.

Microsoft has denied claims that it uses Microsoft 365 apps (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to collect data to train the company's artificial intelligence (AI) models.

The spokesperson added that the "connected experiences" enables features such as co-authoring and cloud storage, and has no connection to how the company trains its large language models. The conversations on social media indicate that people remain concerned about their data being used to train AI models without permission.

This week, Microsoft refuted reports claiming that it is training its Copilot AI on data customers store in Microsoft 365.

Microsoft faces allegations of using Word and Excel data for AI training, which it denies, emphasizing user privacy and control.

Microsoft has denies rumors of using Microsoft 365 customer data data to train AI models. The company took to social media and shared statements to explain its Connected Experiences within Microsoft 365.

Confusion over Connected Experiences settings in 365 apps spark concerns Microsoft's Connected Experiences option in its productivity suite has been causing consternation amid accusations that the default setting might allow Microsoft to train AI models using customers' Word and Excel documents and other data.