Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft says it uses data from Copilot, including voice and conversation activity, for AI training, except for certain categories of users or users who have opted out.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“This includes de-identified search and news data, interactions with ads, and your voice and conversation activity with Copilot”
Privacy FAQ for Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Support, 2026, Does Microsoft use my data to train AI models?.
Open the original- What it measures
- Microsoft's answer on AI training. The FAQ also says you can opt out of use of your conversation activity for model training at any time.
- What it does not show
- The answer covers the default for consumer accounts and the opt-out. Certain categories of users are excluded, and the wording can change.
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