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The provision designates specific institutional units responsible for AI governance, creating operational accountability channels within Microsoft's organizational structure for AI system oversight and performance.
This provision establishes the governance mechanisms through which Microsoft implements accountability for AI systems covered by its Responsible AI Standard. Users engage with AI systems subject to oversight by these designated entities and their governance procedures.
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The provision designates specific institutional units responsible for AI governance, creating operational accountability channels within Microsoft's organizational structure for AI system oversight and performance.
This provision establishes the governance mechanisms through which Microsoft implements accountability for AI systems covered by its Responsible AI Standard. Users engage with AI systems subject to oversight by these designated entities and their governance procedures.
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