{
  "id": 7339991,
  "title": "Microsoft publishes 37-page 'humanist' code of conduct after AI doom debate: 'This is urgent'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/microsoft-publishes-37-page-humanist-code-of-conduct-after-ai-doom",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-14T14:30:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-ai-policy-code-of-conduct-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft AI CEO Stephen Brashear has unveiled a 37-page draft code of conduct for its AI models, a move seen as urgent amid growing debates over AI's potential risks to humanity. The code, which Suleyman described as a \"first draft for public consultation,\" prioritizes people over artificial intelligence, emphasizing that \"People matter more than AI.\"\n\nThe document is structured into five key parts: safety constraints, guidelines for uncertainty, and model defaults. At the top of the hierarchy are the code of conduct, which cannot be violated, followed by operator policies and user preferences. Microsoft's models must adhere to strict safety protocols, including respect for intellectual property, internet access, data handling, and environmental boundaries. The code also mandates that models explain their limitations to users, particularly in uncertain situations, and should interpret ambiguity in line with the best interpretation of the code.\n\nMicrosoft has intentionally placed barriers to prevent its AI from surpassing human control, stating, \"AI should not exceed human control.\" The company argues that while building AI that is useful and safe may limit ultimate generality, autonomy, or capability, it remains committed to creating technology that benefits humanity.",
  "summary": "Microsoft sums up its AI code of conduct in five words: \"People matter more than AI.\"",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "Microsoft drafts code of conduct to keep its AI under human control",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/microsoft-drafts-code-of-conduct-to-keep-its-ai-under-human-control",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:02:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Economic Times Tech",
        "title": "Microsoft drafts code of conduct to keep its AI under human control",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/microsoft-drafts-code-of-conduct-to-keep-its-ai-under-human-control-7327348",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:24:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Quartz",
        "title": "Microsoft is publishing its first code of conduct for its own AI models",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/microsoft-is-publishing-its-first-code-of-conduct-for-its-own-ai",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:50:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Microsoft AI CEO releases Humanist Code of Conduct for AI models; calls it 'urgent'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/microsoft-ai-ceo-releases-humanist-code-of-conduct-for-ai-models",
        "published": "2026-09-14T14:17:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "‘Never resist correction, shutdown': Microsoft unveils new draft code for its AI amid growing ‘control’ concerns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/never-resist-correction-shutdown-microsoft-unveils-new-draft-code-for",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:11:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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