Microsoft wants users to be addicted to Scout, their AI personal assistant
4 hours ago
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- Internal Microsoft strategy document reveals plan to make users addicted to Scout AI assistant before adding more features.
- Article highlights Microsoft's history of creating dependency through products like Windows, using lock-ins and lock-outs.
- Windows 11 cited as an example where users realized their deep dependency and entrapment within the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Emphasizes big tech's business model of fostering dependency rather than just addiction on their products.