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🤯 Microsoft says Copilot is "entertainment", and Anthropic starts charging extra for third-party tools
Wait, did Microsoft just admit Copilot is a toy?
Hidden in the terms of use is a sneaky sentence stating that its fancy AI assistant is “for entertainment purposes only”. Yes, you read that right. The same tool Microsoft is selling to the Fortune 500 for a lot of money is officially, legally, just for fun.
The fine print goes even further. It basically says: don't use this for anything important, don't blame us if it makes stuff up, and if Copilot accidentally copies someone's work, that is your problem. Ouch.
Social media reactions have been predictably sharp, with many users questioning why they should trust a product that the company itself won't stand behind.
Someone even pointed out that this "entertainment purposes only" language is the same kind of thing you see on TV shows about ghosts and psychics — you know, the ones that say "this is all just for fun, please don't sue us." And Microsoft, a trillion-dollar company, using the same legal shield is just… Incredible.
To be fair, Microsoft did explain itself. A spokesperson told PCMag that the "entertainment purposes" wording is basically old leftover text from when Copilot first launched as a Bing search sidekick, and that it will be updated soon. In other words: It's a zombie clause; technically alive, but already dead inside.
Still, the timing is awkward. Copilot is now baked into basically every Microsoft 365 product, plus companies are using it to write financial reports and legal documents. And the terms say "don't rely on this." Make it make sense!
Meanwhile over at Anthropic, developers just got a very expensive email. If you’ve been using Claude Code with third-party tools, your "free ride" on the standard subscription is officially over.
Starting April 4th, anyone using OpenClaw (the viral open-source coding assistant or any other third-party harnesses) can no longer run it using their normal subscription limits. Instead, they'll be shifted to a pay-as-you-go plan billed separately.
The Reason? Anthropic’s Head of Claude Code, Boris Cherny, explained that standard subscriptions weren't built for the intense usage patterns of these outside tools. Essentially, tools like OpenClaw were "hammering" the service far harder than a typical human subscriber would.
The Spicy Backstory:
This change comes at a particularly tense moment, as OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger recently announced he is joining OpenAI (Anthropic’s arch-rival).
Steinberger claims he “tried to talk sense into Anthropic” but only managed to delay the price hike by a week, even hinting that the company copied features from his project before pulling the plug on the third-party support.
Now, Anthropic is offering full refunds for those caught off guard; but the message is clear: if you're a power user, the flat-rate subscription era is starting to crack.
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🧱 Around The AI Block
🤑 Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC.
🤝 Britain woos Anthropic expansion after US defence clash.
🏦 Musk forces banks to use Grok, ahead of SpaceX IPO.
👍 Google Maps' Gemini AI plans your day surprisingly well.
😨 Suno's copyright filters are laughably easy to bypass.
😱 Hackers weaponize leaked Claude AI code with malware as FBI wiretap breach escalates.
🦾 In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants.
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🤖 AI Workout Of The Day: How To Write a Book with AI as Your Creative Partner
Writing a book can feel overwhelming, but what if you had a creative partner who never gets tired, always shows up, and helps bring your vision to life one chapter at a time?
This prompt transforms AI into your collaborative writing partner. Whether you’re crafting a fantasy epic, a gritty thriller, or a heartfelt coming-of-age story, this co-author approach helps you shape your entire novel—from outlining the plot to writing prose in your exact tone.
Here’s How to Use This Prompt Effectively
Start with a clear vision: Fill in the blanks in the prompt with your genre, title, character details, and themes.
Know your audience. Mention whether this is for adults, teens, or kids—so the tone, vocabulary, and pacing align.
Choose a chapter count that fits your ideal story length (e.g., 10 for novellas, 20–30 for full novels).
Ask for what you need. Want help with voice, dialogue, description, or worldbuilding in later chapters? Just say the word.
Treat it like a real collaboration. You can revise, expand, or redirect at any stage.
💡 Prompts to try:
Act as my co-author for a [insert genre] novel titled “[Insert Title]”. The story centers on [describe main character(s)] and explores themes such as [insert themes, e.g., redemption, betrayal, identity, etc.].
Start by creating a full story outline broken down into [insert number] chapters, using a traditional story arc:
-Setup
-Rising Action
-Conflict
-Climax
-Resolution
Once the outline is ready, draft Chapter 1 in full prose. The tone, pacing, and style should match that of a novel written for a [insert target audience, e.g., young adult, middle grade, adult literary fiction] readership.
If more details are needed before proceeding, ask follow-up questions. Otherwise, dive right in like a true co-author.
Also don’t over-explain, let the story unfold naturally through scenes and action.Is this your AI Workout of the Week (WoW)? Cast your vote!
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