The document states that Microsoft's AI development and deployment is guided by six named principles: fairness, reliability and safety, privacy and security, transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness.
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These principles are described as guiding the design, development, and operation of Microsoft AI systems across products. The document does not specify the binding contractual or regulatory status of these principles, so their operative enforceability depends on how they are incorporated into specific product terms, the Responsible AI Standard, or applicable law.
The document establishes six stated values that Microsoft asserts guide its AI product development and deployment. These principles inform the Responsible AI Standard referenced elsewhere in the document, which organizations may reference in procurement and compliance assessments.
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"At Microsoft we're committed to responsibly designing, building, and releasing AI technologies—keeping humans at the center and guided by our principles. We've distilled our commitment into six core values: Fairness Reliability and safety Privacy and security Transparency Accountability InclusivenessExcerpt from Microsoft's Responsible AI
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These principles are described as guiding the design, development, and operation of Microsoft AI systems across products. The document does not specify the binding contractual or regulatory status of these principles, so their operative enforceability depends on how they are incorporated into specific product terms, the Responsible AI Standard, or applicable law.
The document establishes six stated values that Microsoft asserts guide its AI product development and deployment. These principles inform the Responsible AI Standard referenced elsewhere in the document, which organizations may reference in procurement and compliance assessments.
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