Change record
CA-C-004774
Responsible AI | Microsoft
Entity
Document
Date detected
September 2, 2026
Effective date
September 2, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
3 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

Microsoft updated its Responsible AI page in an update detected on September 2, 2026. The 2025 RAI Transparency Report reference changed to 2026 RAI Transparency Report, and a new blog entry titled 'Responsible AI in 2026: How we are adapting for what's ahead' was added to the policy resources section. These are editorial updates to the governance materials page reflecting current-year reporting and forward-looking content.

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What this means for you

This change does not materially affect consumer rights, obligations, or data handling. The updated page reflects Microsoft's current-year transparency reporting and adds a link to new forward-looking content on AI adaptation. No new requirements or restrictions are introduced.

This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
c2711385e39a092fcc66f3433e970b093ef581a8f85518707b28e93428be600a
April 19, 2026 06:03 UTC
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Current Version
344cab190bdcf64095f850ea171033fa91d8e0522c94776748978f73352dab86
September 2, 2026 00:08 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
September 2, 2026 00:08 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: Microsoft
Document: Responsible AI
Record ID: CA-C-004774
Captured: 2026-09-02 00:08:08 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-09-02-microsoft-responsible-ai-4774/
Accessed: Sept. 2, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This is an editorial update to a governance and transparency resource page. The change updates annual reporting references from 2025 to 2026 and adds a new blog entry on AI adaptation strategy. No new policy …

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
Responsible AI
Entity
Microsoft
Captured
September 2, 2026
Source URL
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/responsible-ai#legacy
Other changes to Responsible AI
Previous change Apr 19, 2026
Microsoft updated three phrases in its Responsible AI document. The opening tagline changed from 'Build your business with trustworthy AI' …
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