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Microsoft rejects the race to build uncontrollable superintelligence

Microsoft rejects the race to build uncontrollable superintelligence

Microsoft AI says it rejects the race to create an all-purpose superintelligence that could escape human safeguards, laying out strict rules intended to keep future AI subordinate to people.

Microsoft blocks kids under 13 from Copilot as it pushes age checks for AI

Microsoft blocks kids under 13 from Copilot as it pushes age checks for AI

Microsoft says children under 13 cannot use Copilot as it pushes an AI future built around age verification, differentiated experiences, and stronger protections for younger users.

Microsoft unleashes more than 100 AI agents to hunt security flaws in US government code

Microsoft unleashes more than 100 AI agents to hunt security flaws in US government code

Microsoft is bringing Codename MDASH to Azure Government, unleashing more than 100 specialized AI agents to hunt vulnerabilities in government source code and determine which flaws could actually be exploited.

Microsoft AI can spot wildfires hours before anyone calls 911

Microsoft AI can spot wildfires hours before anyone calls 911

Microsoft-backed AI analyzes millions of camera images to detect wildfires earlier, but ALERTCalifornia’s expanding network also raises privacy questions.

Microsoft deepens Saudi Arabia AI ties despite longstanding privacy concerns

Microsoft deepens Saudi Arabia AI ties despite longstanding privacy concerns

Microsoft is deepening its AI relationship with Saudi Arabia through HUMAIN, a state-backed company chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The partnership could bring ALLAM models to Microsoft Foundry and Microsoft 365 Copilot, raising fresh questions about privacy and human rights.