Microsoft states that its AI systems should treat all people fairly and avoid affecting similarly situated groups of people in different ways.
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This principle describes Microsoft's stated commitment to non-discriminatory AI outcomes, which is relevant to consumers who may be subject to AI-assisted decisions in products such as hiring tools, credit assessments, or content moderation systems.
Interpretive note: The page does not provide verbatim contractual language; the principle is described in editorial web content rather than a formal policy document with defined obligations.
This provision is a policy statement rather than a contractual right; it does not grant consumers a legally enforceable claim if they believe a Microsoft AI product produced an unfair outcome. Consumers seeking recourse for discriminatory AI decisions would need to look to applicable law and product-specific terms.
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(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Fairness and non-discrimination obligations in automated systems are addressed under GDPR Article 22, the EU AI Act's requirements for high-risk AI systems, and US FTC guidance on algorithmic fairness.
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This principle describes Microsoft's stated commitment to non-discriminatory AI outcomes, which is relevant to consumers who may be subject to AI-assisted decisions in products such as hiring tools, credit assessments, or content moderation systems.
This provision is a policy statement rather than a contractual right; it does not grant consumers a legally enforceable claim if they believe a Microsoft AI product produced an unfair outcome. Consumers seeking recourse for discriminatory AI decisions would need to look to applicable law and product-specific terms.
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