US Congress Bans Microsoft's AI App Copilot Over Security Concerns

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US Congress Bans Microsoft's AI App Copilot Over Security Concerns
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The US Congress has reportedly banned Microsoft's AI app, Copilot, for members of the House due to security concerns. Microsoft is working on a government-friendly AI solution that meets strict security requirements.

Generative AI is now almost everywhere and has been growing in popularity in the past year and a half. Almost all tech companies now have an AI bot and the features offered using Generative AI on phones are growing as we speak. However, the US Congress has reportedly banned Microsoft 's AI app, Copilot , for members of the House due to security concerns .

Congress' Chief Administrative Officer, Catherine Szpindor, stated that Copilot is unauthorized for House use as it may leak sensitive information. Microsoft is working on a government-friendly AI solution that meets strict security requirements. Once this version is ready, Congress will evaluate it for potential use. Last June, the House restricted staff members from using ChatGPT

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