The WAN Show Microsoft Admits Everyone Hates Copilot - WAN Show December 19, 2025
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Dec 19, 2025 Linus and Luke dive into the backlash against Microsoft's Copilot, revealing struggles with user acceptance and lowered growth targets. They discuss Meta's controversial prioritization of ad revenue over fraud enforcement and tackle the implications of rising RAM prices in tech. The hosts also shed light on Mozilla's embrace of AI in Firefox and engage in debates about AI's role in game development. Lastly, they highlight the growing concerns over YouTube's direction and its impact on creators.
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Copilot Demand Falls Short
- Microsoft admitted Copilot is struggling to find buyers and lowered growth targets, revealing product-market friction.
- Linus notes Microsoft will still push Copilot into devices and UIs despite weak demand.
Fraud Beats Enforcement At Scale
- Meta reportedly accepted billions from ads tied to scams and disbanded anti-fraud efforts for revenue.
- Luke and Linus suggest scale lets big platforms ignore enforcement because users stay put.
Tame Platform Email Overload
- If you want fewer platform emails, turn off every communication channel in the product dashboard.
- Report persistent unsolicited messages to regulators or spam filters when unsubscribe links are absent.