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Support for AI Regulation and Legislation

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What it is

We support comprehensive legislation and regulation protecting individual privacy rights, and we are committed to working with governments and regulators around the world to develop responsible AI regulations.

Why it matters

Microsoft's stated support for AI regulation signals its policy positioning on emerging laws like the EU AI Act and US federal AI legislation, which may influence how those laws are written and what obligations they ultimately impose on both Microsoft and its users.

Consumer impact

Microsoft's Responsible AI framework sets out the ethical principles — fairness, reliability, privacy, security, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability — that govern how AI is built and deployed across all Microsoft products used by consumers. While these commitments signal meaningful intent, they are voluntary and do not create legally enforceable rights for individual users, meaning consumers harmed by AI decisions have limited direct recourse under this document alone. You can submit feedback or concerns about Microsoft AI systems through the dedicated responsible AI resources linked at microsoft.com/en-us/ai/responsible-ai.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC is a primary US regulatory authority for AI consumer protection and is developing AI-specific rules that Microsoft's regulatory engagement may influence.
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Document
Responsible AI
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Microsoft
Document last updated
March 5, 2026
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March 15, 2026
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CA-P-002077
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Entity: Microsoft | Document: Responsible AI | Record: CA-P-002077
Captured: 2026-03-15 11:09:49 UTC | SHA-256: de99fca7fd2ebd37…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft/responsible-ai/support-for-ai-regulation-and-legislation/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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