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In today's issue, we're diving into how Microsoft's Copilot is becoming an indispensable tool in users' daily lives, with health and personal advice topping the charts.
The U.S. Defense Department is stepping up its game by using Google's Gemini AI to boost military operations, which shows a clear shift towards tech-driven strategies.
Let’s get right into it.
In this issue:
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🤿Deep Dive: Daily Copilot use in 2025
💬 Ask Me Anything: Reddit AMA for my new book
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🤿Deep Dive: US Defense adopts Gemini
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🤿 DEEP DIVE
MAI and the Everyday Life of Copilot Users
Intelligence: Microsoft AI analyzed 37.5 million de-identified Copilot conversations to understand how people use AI in daily life, revealing that health, creativity, and personal advice dominate user interactions throughout the year.
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Health-related questions were the most common, especially on mobile, showing that users treat Copilot as a go-to tool for wellness support and daily habits.
MAI confirmed privacy measures by using only summarized conversation data to identify topics and intent without linking to individuals.
Users showed a clear rhythm: coding and productivity peaked during weekdays, while gaming surged on weekends, reflecting distinct patterns between work and play.
February saw a major increase in activity around Valentine’s Day, with many users seeking relationship advice, reminders, and emotional support.
Late-night hours were dominated by topics such as religion and philosophy, while travel discussions appeared most during commuting times.
💬 ASK ME ANYTHING
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🤿 DEEP DIVE
U.S. Defense Department and Google Cloud’s Gemini for Government
Intelligence: The Defense Department has launched GenAI.mil, a secure platform providing military personnel, civilian employees, and contractors access to generative AI tools, beginning with Google Cloud’s Gemini for Government.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the move as part of a broader strategy to make artificial intelligence central to U.S. defense operations, citing AI as the future of warfare.
GenAI.mil gives authorized users with defense credentials access to Gemini for Government, which can perform research, format documents, and analyze imagery at high speed.
The Pentagon emphasized that all GenAI tools will be treated as controlled unclassified information and secured for operational use.
The platform’s AI models are web-grounded through Google Search to improve accuracy and reduce misinformation or hallucinations.
Officials said the program aligns with President Trump’s July directive to ensure American dominance in AI technology, describing the effort as a race the U.S. cannot afford to lose.
The Defense Department plans to provide free training for all eligible staff, aiming to build practical AI skills and confidence in using the new tools for intelligence, logistics, and data analysis.
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