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Microsoft has issued a provisional code of conduct that imposes restrictions on its future artificial intelligence models, responding to industry concerns about the rapid pace of AI development.

US · 2026-09-14

Key takeaway

Microsoft issues a provisional AI code of conduct, self-limiting its future AI model development.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerMicrosoft issues a provisional code of conduct, placing internal restrictions on its future AI model development and deployment.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe self-imposed limits slow Microsoft's AI product rollout, shifting competitive momentum to less-constrained rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUS SMEs relying on Microsoft AI tools face slower feature availability and may need to adjust integration plans or consider alternative providers.

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Source: CNBC

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