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Eww, Copilot AI might auto-launch with Windows 11 soon (www.pcworld.com)
submitted 10 months ago by VITecNet@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] SuperSpruce@lemmy.zip 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It turns out most people want to socialize with their friends, not some corporate AI constantly trying to sell you stuff. It's way closer to a stuffy car salesman than a friend.

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It actually tries to upsell you???

[–] SuperSpruce@lemmy.zip 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Yep, I've seen screenshots of it. It actually inserts ads into the conversations, hence why Snapchat is trying to push it on you.

Edit: Here's a source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/02/snap-announces-tests-of-sponsored-links-in-my-ai-new-ad-products-for-spotlight-and-stories/

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Yikes, that's terrible.