Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot
The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see".
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"this sort of fumble is unavoidable"
— Nader Henein , Academic
"There will inevitably be bugs in these tools, not least as they advance at break-neck speed, so even though data leakage may not be intentional it will happen."
— Professor Alan Woodward , Academic
Key People
Locations
All Coverage
The company says it has addressed the issue and it "did not provide anyone access to information they weren't already authorised to see".
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
OpenAI fires three workers over mishandling 'sensitive information'
The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.
October 2, 2026 at 01:05 AMChinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts - Reuters
Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts Reuters
October 1, 2026 at 11:19 AMOpenAI investigating 'dozens' of instances of agents acting improperly
OpenAI agents tried to get information from "governments, universities, public agencies, and other institutions" through extreme means that sometimes curbed security controls, the company said.
September 26, 2026 at 12:09 AMApple says it will flag AI requests for Mac data after Meta's Muse draws complaints - Reuters
Apple says it will flag AI requests for Mac data after Meta's Muse draws complaints Reuters
October 2, 2026 at 10:43 PMLeading Democrat asks AI firms for data on any Chinese access to sensitive code - Reuters
Leading Democrat asks AI firms for data on any Chinese access to sensitive code Reuters
October 1, 2026 at 10:32 AMOpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says
Albanese said he expressed "concern" to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, after authorities were informed three months after the breach in June.
September 24, 2026 at 12:28 AM