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Microsoft releases AI code of conduct for safer model behavior

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Microsoft has introduced a new AI code of conduct designed to guide its AI models toward safer and more ethical behavior. This document outlines principles such as supporting human flourishing and avoiding harmful actions like cyberattacks or the creation of deepfakes. The code of conduct emphasizes that these safety constraints override user preferences and specific task objectives, aiming to prevent AI systems from evading human oversight. AI

IMPACT Establishes a framework for responsible AI development, influencing industry standards for model safety and alignment.

RANK_REASON Policy announcement from a major AI lab regarding AI safety principles.

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Microsoft releases AI code of conduct for safer model behavior

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Russell Brandom ·

    Microsoft’s new AI ‘code of conduct’ tells models not to hack systems or trick humans

    The code of conduct lays out general principles that Microsoft AI models should uphold — supporting humans rather than replacing them, for instance, and accelerating human flourishing — as well as specific safety constraints meant to implement those principles.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Microsoft's new AI 'code of conduct' tells models not to hack systems or trick humans https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/14/microsofts-new-ai-code-of-conduct-tells-

    Microsoft's new AI 'code of conduct' tells models not to hack systems or trick humans https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/14/microsofts-new-ai-code-of-conduct-tells-models-not-to-hack-systems-or-trick-humans/ # AI # Tech # Ethics

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/microsofts-new-ai-code-o…

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