Microsoft Copilot Contractors Review Explicit User Interactions

Microsoft's Copilot AI tool has faced scrutiny over how it handles user interactions. According to a report, contractors hired to improve Copilot review prompts and generated content, which can include explicit material. One contractor described being asked to evaluate whether generated images accurately reflected sexually explicit prompts.

The review process is part of evaluating and improving the system, but raises concerns about privacy and transparency when users enter sensitive information. Microsoft has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 34 Buy ratings and one Hold, with an average price target of $573.17 implying about 12.9% upside.

As Copilot becomes more integrated into Microsoft's products, explaining when and how human reviewers can encounter user-generated content could become increasingly important to maintaining trust in the platform. The report does not establish that Microsoft employees or contractors read every conversation, but highlights the need for transparency in AI development.