Microsoft has published a detailed code of conduct setting out what its chatbots and AI agents are permitted to do and which actions are strictly prohibited. The document is described as extensive but not yet finalized, so its rules could still change.
The philanthropic organization founded by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates plans to commit one billion dollars toward broadening access to AI technology. Gates also argued that governments should regulate the technology. The announcement comes amid ongoing debate over the risks AI poses to humanity.
Microsoft released a draft code of conduct that would govern how it trains new artificial intelligence models, an early step toward placing limits on its own systems. The company's AI chief said the technology must remain subordinate and serve people rather than the reverse. The move lands amid an ongoing public debate over how AI safety should be handled.
Microsoft published a code of conduct governing how its AI models should behave, stating they should assist people rather than take their place. The document combines broad principles about benefiting humanity with concrete safety limits, including prohibitions on attacking computer systems and on deceiving users.
Microsoft AI has released a set of behavioral guidelines for its MAI models that prioritize human oversight over autonomy and capability gains. AI chief Mustafa Suleyman said the company will not build systems it considers unsafe. The document also rules out attributing inner life or consciousness to its models, a stance that differs from Anthropic's approach.
A report finds that businesses in Germany overwhelmingly deploy AI applications from American providers such as OpenAI, Google and Microsoft, while Chinese models see virtually no corporate use. It also notes that the international lead once held by those US vendors has largely disappeared. The piece frames this as a gap between German corporate adoption patterns and the broader global model landscape.
Visual Studio Code version 1.137 adds the ability to run agent tasks automatically on a defined schedule, such as hourly or daily. This allows recurring coding agent jobs to execute without manual triggering. The feature targets developers looking to automate repetitive agent-driven workflows inside the editor.
Microsoft has committed to a set of safety and privacy principles governing AI use in classrooms, in an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers and its New York City affiliate. The pact comes a week after two large US school districts banned AI tools for students. The principles aim to set guardrails for how AI is deployed in educational settings.