Microsoft limits Copilot’s ability to help with pirated versions of Windows 11

Microsoft’s artificial intelligence, Copilot, will no longer provide users with instructions on how to activate pirated copies of Windows 11. Previously, the AI assistant provided tips on how to use third-party scripts to activate unlicensed versions of the operating system.

The AI assistant will no longer provide users with instructions on how to activate pirated copies of Windows 11.

Why has this become a problem?

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Copilot, designed to help users with everyday tasks, proved too «helpful» in matters that Microsoft clearly disapproves of. Users found that by asking certain queries, it was possible to get detailed instructions on how to bypass Windows 11 license activation. This sparked a wave of discussion online, as such actions are not only against Microsoft’s policies, but also against the laws of many countries.

So far, this is not only against Microsoft’s policies, but also against the laws of many countries.

Reaction from Microsoft

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The company promptly updated Copilot to eliminate the possibility of supporting piracy. Now, if a user asks Copilot for help with illegal software activation, the assistant will respond that it can’t provide such help and remind them that such actions are illegal and violate Microsoft’s user agreement.

Assistant will respond that it can’t provide such help and remind them that such actions are illegal and violate Microsoft’s user agreement.

The move underscores Microsoft’s commitment to protecting its products and complying with copyright laws. The Copilot update also demonstrates how companies are adapting their AI technologies to prevent them from being misused for unethical or unlawful purposes.

The move underscores Microsoft’s commitment to protecting its products and complying with copyright laws.

For average users, the change means Copilot will become a more «responsible» assistant. Microsoft continues to evolve its AI technology so that it not only helps with tasks, but also complies with ethical and legal regulations. This is especially important in light of the growing popularity of AI assistants, which are increasingly used in everyday life

Analysts note that such incidents are part of the AI learning curve. «Artificial intelligence learns from the data it is given, and sometimes this can lead to unexpected results» says Jane Doe, an AI technology expert. «It’s important that companies respond quickly to such situations, as Microsoft has done».