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The provision defines operational boundaries for AI deployment on Microsoft platforms by categorizing prohibited use cases. This establishes administrative standards that govern what applications and features Microsoft will or will not support across its service offerings.
Users operating AI applications or services on Microsoft platforms must structure their implementations to comply with these categorical prohibitions. The terms restrict deployment of specified AI techniques regardless of intended application context.
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You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities: (i) copying, distributing, or disclosing any part of the Service in any medium; (ii) using any automated system, including without limitation 'robots,' 'spiders,' 'offline readers,' etc., to access the Service; (iii) transmitting...
You will comply with, and ensure that your Applications comply with, all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party rights (including privacy laws, intellectual property laws, and export control laws). You must not use the services to develop or provide applications that would infringe or violate...
You agree to comply with our Usage Policies, which are incorporated into these Terms. You may not use our Services to develop or train competing AI models, to generate content that violates our policies, or for any illegal purpose. Violation of our Usage Policies may result in suspension or terminat...
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"Microsoft identifies categories of AI applications that are prohibited across its platforms, including uses that manipulate individuals through subliminal techniques, exploit vulnerabilities of specific groups, enable mass surveillance incompatible with democratic values, and facilitate real-time biometric identification in public spaces in ways inconsistent with applicable law.— Excerpt from Microsoft's Responsible AI Report 2025
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The provision defines operational boundaries for AI deployment on Microsoft platforms by categorizing prohibited use cases. This establishes administrative standards that govern what applications and features Microsoft will or will not support across its service offerings.
Users operating AI applications or services on Microsoft platforms must structure their implementations to comply with these categorical prohibitions. The terms restrict deployment of specified AI techniques regardless of intended application context.
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