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The provision articulates a fairness standard for AI system design and maintenance, requiring Microsoft to conduct bias assessments and remediation as part of its operational approach to responsible AI deployment.
Interpretive note: The document states Microsoft will assess and correct bias but does not specify methodologies, testing frequency, or disclosure practices, leaving the operational scope of this commitment uncertain.
This provision commits Microsoft to fairness practices in AI system development and operation, meaning users interact with AI systems that are subject to bias assessment and correction procedures as stated in the company's responsible AI framework.
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"Fairness: AI systems should treat all people fairly. AI systems can reinforce existing societal biases, so it's important for us to assess our AI systems for unfair bias and correct them where needed.— Excerpt from Microsoft's Responsible AI
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The provision articulates a fairness standard for AI system design and maintenance, requiring Microsoft to conduct bias assessments and remediation as part of its operational approach to responsible AI deployment.
This provision commits Microsoft to fairness practices in AI system development and operation, meaning users interact with AI systems that are subject to bias assessment and correction procedures as stated in the company's responsible AI framework.
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