Recently, a number of Microsoft users have accused the company of using their data from Microsoft 365 applications, including Word and Excel, to train AI models. Users on social media urged the tech giant to provide an option to opt-out of its “connected experiences” feature.

Following concerns that Microsoft is using connected experiences in its office apps to train its AI language models, the company clarified that worries are unfounded.

This week, Microsoft refuted reports claiming that it is training its Copilot AI on data customers store in Microsoft 365.

Microsoft on Wednesday denied claims that it uses customer data from its Microsoft 365 applications, including Word and Excel, to train artificial intelligence models. The response came after some users pointed out on social media that the company requires users to opt-out of its "connected experiences" feature,

The setting in question 'only enables features requiring internet access like co-authoring a document,' Microsoft says.

Microsoft has denies rumors of using Microsoft 365 customer data data to train AI models. The company took to social media and shared statements to explain its Connected Experiences within Microsoft 365.