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The provision operationalizes Microsoft's responsible AI framework by creating a gatekeeping mechanism for high-risk or sensitive use cases. This establishes procedural oversight of application deployment rather than blanket authorization or prohibition.
Users seeking to deploy applications in sensitive use case categories are required to submit to Microsoft's review process and obtain approval before proceeding. The terms condition service availability in these categories on successful completion of the review procedure.
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The provision operationalizes Microsoft's responsible AI framework by creating a gatekeeping mechanism for high-risk or sensitive use cases. This establishes procedural oversight of application deployment rather than blanket authorization or prohibition.
Users seeking to deploy applications in sensitive use case categories are required to submit to Microsoft's review process and obtain approval before proceeding. The terms condition service availability in these categories on successful completion of the review procedure.
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