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Leak Reveals Microsoft Wants Its AI to Be 'Addictive'

kotaku.com

June 5, 2026

5 min read

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Summary

Microsoft's new AI project, Scout, aims to increase user engagement to the point of addiction, according to a leaked internal strategy document. CEO Satya Nadella publicly denied the claims made in the document, expressing disbelief over its contents.

Key Takeaways

Microsoft is developing an AI called Scout, aimed at making users "addicted" through its integration across various products.
The internal strategy document for Scout was authored by Microsoft executives, including the project's lead, Omar Shahine.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella publicly denied the document's claims, stating that the company's goal is to empower users rather than encourage dependency.
Scout is designed to assist with tasks like email writing and spreadsheet creation by utilizing personal data from users' interactions with Microsoft products.

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