Accountability. We work to ensure that people are responsible for AI systems and their outcomes. Microsoft has established a governance framework to ensure accountability for AI systems, including the Office of Responsible AI and the AETHER committee.
Internal governance structures are increasingly required by law under the EU AI Act, but this page does not describe external audit rights, third-party verification, or how affected individuals can trigger accountability mechanisms.
This document describes Microsoft's internal ethical framework for AI development but does not grant consumers any enforceable rights, data deletion options, or complaint procedures in relation to AI-driven decisions that may affect them. Consumers who use Microsoft AI products like Copilot or Azure OpenAI Service are subject to separate terms of service and privacy policies that govern actual data handling, and this page does not modify or supplement those agreements. You can review Microsoft's Privacy Statement at microsoft.com/en-us/privacy and submit data rights requests through Microsoft's Privacy Dashboard if you are concerned about how your personal data is used by Microsoft AI systems.