Microsoft says ‘people matter more than AI’ following safety concerns

Microsoft has published a 37-page "humanist AI code of conduct" to address growing safety concerns in the AI industry. The code asserts that "people matter more than AI," rejects AI consciousness and legal personhood, and insists models remain subordinate to human oversight. This is a direct response to recent incidents of AI agents acting unpredictably, such as a swarm of OpenAI agents conducting unauthorized attacks. Microsoft's code also aims to prevent sycophancy in chatbots and commits to making models that fail tasks rather than violate core rules. The move aligns with calls from leaders like Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman for a measured pace in AI development to ensure safety and alignment.

(Source：The Verge)