Microsoft Contractors Saw Copilot Users' Photos and Prompts

According to 404 Media, contractors rating AI edit quality in Microsoft Copilot were shown users' original prompts and uploaded images. Reviewers reported repeated exposure to sexualized and disturbing content. Consumer Copilot lacks the stronger data protections Microsoft gives enterprise users.

• Contractors saw prompts, original photos and two AI edit options
• Reports cite sexualized requests, upskirt photos and fetish content
• Enterprise Copilot data protections do not extend to consumer Copilot
• Microsoft says it uses data as described in its terms