What data does Microsoft actually use to train its AI?

Rumors online have suggested for months that Microsoft could be using your Word data to train its artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs).

Microsoft, however, says it doesn’t use Word—or any of its Microsoft 365 products—to train its AI.

So what data does the tech company use?

De-Identified Data

Microsoft says it trains its AI models using de-identified data from Bing searches, MSN activity, Copilot conversations and ad interactions—unless users are excluded, or have…