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.

Updated Microsoft's Connected Experiences option in its productivity suite has been causing consternation amid accusations that the default setting might allow Microsoft to train AI models using customers' Word and Excel documents and other data.

In the latest controversy, Microsoft has refuted the claim stating that it doesn't use Word documents or Excel data to train its AI models.

Microsoft has responded to claims that it has quietly switched on an 'opt-out' feature that enables the scraping of Word and Excel files for AI training.

Microsoft on Wednesday denied claims that it uses customer data from its Microsoft 365 applications, including Word and Excel, to train artificial intelligence models.

Microsoft 365 users voice concern over AI scraping allegations, but the company states that it isn't doing anything of the sort.

Microsoft has recently debunked an ongoing rumors about users' Office docs being used by the company to train its AI.

While vigilance in protecting your data is always advisable, the company assures that analytical connected experiences in Microsoft 365 simply search the internet or consult Micro