Microsoft says it'll force install Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows 11 with MS 365 Business in the next 30 days
Microsoft is resuming the automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on eligible Windows devices starting between mid-June and mid-July. While enterprise admins can opt out, the app will be installed by default for users with Microsoft 365 desktop apps, excluding those in the European Economic Area.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions between Microsoft's aggressive AI integration strategies and user/admin preferences regarding software autonomy.
Despite public pushback and what appeared to be a bit of contrition on Microsoft s part regarding its forceful embedding of Microsoft 365 Copilot, it now seems the company is back to its old ways.
The framing focuses on 'forceful embedding' and 'back to its old ways,' suggesting a critical stance toward corporate overreach.
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