A bug in Microsoft 365 Copilot has reportedly enabled the AI assistant to summarize confidential Outlook emails without proper authorization for several weeks. Microsoft has acknowledged this issue, which was first identified in January.

Details of the Bug

The specific bug, known as CW1226324, reportedly impacts the chat feature within the Copilot "work tab." While Microsoft has confirmed the existence of the bug, it has not disclosed the number of users who may have been affected. The company began rolling out a fix for the issue in early February.

According to a report by NDTV Tech (Gadgets 360), this incident raises concerns about data privacy and the handling of sensitive information by AI tools. Microsoft is expected to address these concerns as it works on the resolution.