Microsoft Word and Excel AI data scraping slyly switched to opt-in by default — the opt-out toggle is not that easy to find
Microsoft Word and Excel AI data scraping slyly switched to opt-in by default — the opt-out toggle is not that easy to find
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Opting out requires a lengthy excursion through Microsoft's Trust Center.
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On a Windows PC, the steps include going to File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Privacy Options > Privacy Settings > Optional Connected Experiences and unchecking the box.
For everyone who, like me, has to use MS for business reasons.
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If you're in an organization, create a support ticket citing concerns about internal documents secrecy. They can disable it for everyone and tell Microsoft that they crossed the line.
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How delightfully convoluted
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