US bans government use of Microsoft Copilot

The United States House of Representatives banned, on Friday (29), the use of Microsoft Copilot, the company’s artificial intelligence, by Congressional employees. According to Axios, the app was considered by the Office of Cybersecurity to pose a risk to users due to the threat of data leaks.

What do you need to know:

• Microsoft Copilot was created to make users’ lives easier and consists of an intelligent virtual assistant;
• Policymakers have been analyzing the potential risks of using artificial intelligence by federal agencies for some time;
• The main administrative office of the US House of Representatives has not yet officially commented;
• To Reuters, however, Microsoft explained that it is preparing “a roadmap of AI tools that meet federal government security and compliance requirements”.

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We recognize that government users have higher data security requirements. That’s why we announced a roadmap of Microsoft AI tools like Copilot that meet federal government security and compliance requirements that we aim to deliver later this year.

Microsoft spokesperson told Reuters.

What is Microsoft Copilot?

Copilot is yet another interactive assistance solution that aims to transform the way we approach everyday tasks. It works as an assistant that integrates with several Microsoft applications, such as Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Teams and Edge.

To take advantage of the technology, you must have a Microsoft 365 subscription and have the most up-to-date version of the brand’s applications. Some of the functions of AI include:

• Find files;
• Send emails;
• Schedule reminders;
• Make changes to settings;
• Allows you to search online, finding relevant content, as well as creating summaries or presentations;
• Plan your vacation trip by helping you search for flights and even book accommodation;
• Create creative content (graphics, images and text);
• Help manage business operations, from accounting to customer service;
• Create images in Paint with the help of Cocreator;
• Integration with applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.