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Microsoft will force-install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows PCs that already have Microsoft 365 desktop applications, the company said, with a phased rollout beginning in October 2025 and expected to finish by mid-November. The installation will be applied globally outside the European Economic Area and the Copilot app will be added to the Start menu and enabled by default, though visibility may vary depending on an individual system's configuration.

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[–] Dort_Owl@hexbear.net 38 points 3 days ago
[–] blunder@hexbear.net 32 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Especially chilling when paired with this news article a few links down:

https://hexbear.net/post/6167686

[–] SmithrunHills@hexbear.net 25 points 3 days ago

But it's China/North Korea that spies and reports on its citizens to the Secret Police for activism blob-help

[–] BodyBySisyphus@hexbear.net 22 points 3 days ago

Okay fine, Microsoft, you win. Your incessant advertisements for Linux have worn me down, I'll switch.

[–] PKMKII@hexbear.net 28 points 3 days ago

The company that force installed Internet Explorer is force installing AI slop? surprised-pika

[–] StillNoLeftLeft@hexbear.net 12 points 3 days ago

Good thing I've switched to Linux.

[–] D61@hexbear.net 6 points 3 days ago

Tux computers... penguin-love inside

[–] sadschmuck@hexbear.net 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] HexReplyBot@hexbear.net 1 points 3 days ago

I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy: