Microsoft Draws Line Around Its Own AI with Strict New Code

Microsoft has released a draft code of conduct for its internally developed AI models. The framework outlines strict guidelines for the company's AI systems, including requirements that they remain under human authority and do not develop legal personhood or consciousness.

The 37-page document, which is open to public consultation for six weeks, rejects giving AI systems autonomy and emphasizes the importance of human oversight. Importantly, Microsoft makes clear that its existing models were not trained using the new code and that written rules alone cannot guarantee how an AI system will behave.

Investors are watching closely as Microsoft pours billions into research and development, seeking to create powerful yet trustworthy AI products. The company's share price currently sits 14.62% below its estimated GF Value of $584.75, with the stock trading at $499.27. With quarterly revenue reaching nearly $90 billion, the payoff will depend on whether Microsoft can balance innovation with safety controls.