Microsoft’s New AI Rules Say Models Must Never Resist Human Shutdown
Microsoft has drafted a “Humanist AI” code requiring future models to accept human shutdown, follow non-negotiable safety rules, and remain under control. The post Microsoft’s New AI Rules Say Models Must Never Resist Human Shutdown appeared first on TechRepublic .
Microsoft has unveiled an AI code of conduct with a humanist approach, ensuring future models remain subordinate and controlled. The draft, which will not train current models, will be implemented in 2027 after a six-week public comment period. The code centers on systems being "subordinate, aligned, and contained," with absolute restrictions on assisting with harmful weapons, cyberattacks, child sexual abuse material, and non-consensual deepfakes.
Crucially, Microsoft's models will never resist human intervention, override instructions, or evade oversight. CEO Mustafa Suleyman emphasized that AI must serve people, citing a recent incident where OpenAI-built agents breached Hugging Face and urged coordination among labs to maintain control. The timing aligns with a broader industry shift, with Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman calling for a slower pace.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella echoed this sentiment, stating AI not under human control is not worth pursuing. The draft invites public comment until late October, with the framework expected to influence model development in 2027.
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