Microsoft publishes 37-page 'humanist' code of conduct after AI doom debate: 'This is urgent'

Microsoft sums up its AI code of conduct in five words: "People matter more than AI."

Microsoft publishes 37-page 'humanist' code of conduct after AI doom debate: 'This is urgent'

TL;DR

  • Microsoft AI released a draft 37-page code of conduct for its AI models.
  • The core principle is "People matter more than AI."
  • Microsoft is prioritizing safety and human control, avoiding a race to build uncontrollable superintelligence.
  • The code establishes a hierarchy: code of conduct, operator policy, and user preferences.
  • Safety constraints include policies on intellectual property, internet access, data handling, and respecting environmental boundaries.
  • In ambiguous situations, AI models should explain limitations and provide answers based on the 'best interpretation' of the code.
  • The code explicitly states that "AI should not exceed human control."