Microsoft had big plans for its AI innovation Copilot, which was supposed to fundamentally change the future of work and digital life. Instead, however, the company has produced a real flop. When Microsoft launched Copilot, it was hoped that the assistant would be a ground-breaking innovation on every device. But the reality is different. Copilot doesn't work properly and causes more frustration than joy for users. Expectations of a ground-breaking innovation in technology have quickly turned to disappointment.

The data protection disaster - Microsoft ignores users' concerns

Another problem that Microsoft caused with its Copilot is the massive data protection concerns. The "Recall" function in particular, in which Microsoft attempted to capture screen content in real time, caused a stir. The AI was supposed to be able to understand the user's work history in order to respond better to requests. However, instead of being enthusiastic, many users felt overwhelmed by the spying function. Although Microsoft tried to activate the function only with the express consent of users, the question remains as to how much the AI can really be trusted. Such functions could put the relationship between companies and users to the test.

Price increase without added value - Microsoft's attempt to fleece users

Despite the many shortcomings and sluggish sales figures, Microsoft has announced a massive price increase. From April 2025, the Microsoft 365 subscription will be a whopping 42 percent more expensive simply because Copilot is now included. While Microsoft wants to make the excuse that prices have not been increased for twelve years, many users find the price increase outrageous. And this for an AI function that is still far from being fully developed and offers little added value in practice. So it's no wonder that users are becoming increasingly vocal: They are not paying for a functioning innovation, but for an unfinished experiment.

Microsoft's Copilot is an expensive mistake What remains of the Copilot idea?

An expensive misstep that puts Microsoft in a difficult position. The promises of "revolutionary" AI and a "new era" of digital interaction are increasingly turning out to be empty marketing platitudes. As a user, you tend to feel left out, because hardly anyone is really convinced by Copilot. Microsoft has lost all sympathy with its constant price increases and questionable functions. The question remains: Do we really want to pay for technologies that don't yet work properly?

Microsoft's Copilot - Expensive paid, little delivered

Microsoft would have been better off saving the money they are now spending on advertising and price increases. What good is an AI that causes us more stress than benefit? Innovation does not equal progress, and in this case Microsoft has proven that not every technology that shines really works.