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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Make AI Features Opt-In
- Treat AI features as optional and give users agency to opt out in privacy-focused products.
- Firefox's approach: add AI thoughtfully and keep features turn-offable to avoid alienating users.
AI Branding Creates Confusion
- Big platforms rebrand similar AI capabilities under many names, creating user confusion and noise.
- Linus criticizes product labeling that muddies what a feature actually does.
Use The Secondhand Market
- When prices spike, consider secondhand components and avoid chasing newest hot SKUs.
- Luke and Linus recommend hunting used DDR4 or older compatible parts to save meaningful money.