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Microsoft releases AI conduct guidelines emphasizing human priority over technology
The company published a principles document as corporate leadership stressed human control over artificial intelligence.
The short version
- Microsoft released a 37-page code of conduct declaring that people matter more than AI models.[The Verge]
- The document specifies that AI models are not conscious and should not be designed to simulate consciousness.[The Verge]
- CEO Satya Nadella urged the industry to prioritize safety and ensure AI remains under human control.[Business Insider]
- The announcement comes amid broader calls from industry leaders for a coordinated slowdown in AI development.[The Verge]
Key facts
- Microsoft published a 37-page humanist AI code of conduct establishing that people matter more than AI.[The Verge]
- The code of conduct specifies that AI models are not conscious and ought not to be designed to imitate consciousness.[The Verge]
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urged the AI industry to prioritize safety and maintain human control over technology.[Business Insider]
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a coordinated slowdown in AI development following warnings from researchers.[The Verge]
What remains uncertain
- The extent to which industry leaders will agree to coordinated slowdowns or external safety evaluations remains unclear.[The Verge · Business Insider]
Sources
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