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The clause positions Microsoft's own standard as a model and identifies the minimum principles that such a standard should address.
Interpretive note: The use of 'should' makes this a recommendation, not a binding obligation. The listed principles are introduced with 'such as', indicating the list is illustrative rather than exhaustive.
Organizations using or building AI are advised by Microsoft to develop a Responsible AI Standard modeled on these named principles.
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"To introduce AI responsibly, organizations should develop a Responsible AI Standard, like Microsoft's, covering principles such as fairness, reliability, privacy, and inclusiveness.Excerpt from Microsoft's Responsible AI
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The clause positions Microsoft's own standard as a model and identifies the minimum principles that such a standard should address.
Organizations using or building AI are advised by Microsoft to develop a Responsible AI Standard modeled on these named principles.
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