Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Image effects in Microsoft 365 Copilot

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft 365 Copilot now includes image editing effects. This change increases the potential for users to create and share manipulated images, raising concerns about content authenticity and potential misuse within the organisation.

The Impact

All users of Microsoft 365 Copilot are affected, with a low security risk related to potential image manipulation and content integrity.

• End users: Risk of inadvertently creating misleading content.
• Security teams: Increased need for content governance policies.
• Compliance teams: Potential for unapproved image alterations affecting record integrity.

The Action

1. Review and update existing Acceptable Use Policies to include guidelines on AI-generated and AI-modified images.
2. Communicate best practices to users regarding responsible use of image effects and content authenticity.
3. Monitor Copilot usage for any patterns of misuse related to image manipulation.

Domain: Agentic-AI · Impact: low · Workload: Other