Our actions
To create positive impact with technology, people need to be able to trust the technologies they use and the companies behind them. That’s why we’re committed to the responsible development and use of AI, protecting privacy, and advancing digital safety and cybersecurity.
Develop and use tech responsibly
As technology like AI becomes more embedded in our daily lives, we must build it responsibly—from design to deployment—to avoid unintended consequences. The question isn't what technology can do, but what it should do.
"Our Office of Responsible AI prioritizes keeping humans not just in the loop, but at the center of AI systems."
—Natasha Crampton, Vice President and Chief Responsible AI Officer
Responsible AI Transparency Report
As a company at the forefront of AI research and technology, we are committed to sharing our practices with the public as they evolve. This report enables us to record and share our maturing practices, reflect on what we have learned, chart our goals, hold ourselves accountable, and earn the public’s trust.
Governing AI: A blueprint for the future
Brad Smith shares insights on how government, industry, academia, and civil society can advance AI policy to help ensure that AI benefits society.
Commit to transparency
We understand that transparency is foundational to earning trust. We provide detailed information on how we run our business in our reports hub, which provides a single, consolidated view of key reports and resources related to our programs and progress.
Advance cybersecurity
We are committed to protecting our users from illegal and harmful content and conduct, while respecting human rights.
"We are at the forefront of an AI-empowered world, but we must work together to outmatch our adversaries."
—Tom Burt, Corporate Vice President, Customer Security & Trust
Fight digital crime
Our Digital Crimes Unit investigates cybercrime and takes action to keep our customers safe in the digital age. We promote digital peace and support the global development of cybersecurity policies to mitigate risk and advance norms.
Promote digital diplomacy
We use our voice to ensure others don't use technology to harm communities, economies, and the institutions that underpin our way of life. We support the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace as an important step toward digital peace.
Microsoft Secure Future Initiative
This initiative was launched to advance cybersecurity protection for Microsoft, our customers, and the industry. We continuously apply what we’ve learned to ensure our solutions meet the highest possible security standards.
Respect privacy and advance digital safety
Our efforts to earn trust focus on preserving customers’ control over their data and their ability to make informed choices that protect their privacy. We advocate for strong global privacy and data protection laws requiring companies, including ours, to only collect and use personal data in responsible, accountable ways. We will continue to support multistakeholder approaches to address complex digital safety challenges.
"As our customers expand their use of our AI solutions, they can be confident that their data is secured, and their experiences are protected by industry-leading privacy and digital safety practices."
—Julie Brill, Chief Privacy Officer and Corporate Vice President, Privacy, Safety & Regulatory Affairs
Adhere to privacy principles
We build our products and services with privacy from the ground up, aligned to clear privacy principles. Our privacy dashboard enables millions of users to control their data and make meaningful choices about how it’s used.
Support data sovereignty
We’re working on a phased rollout of the EU Data Boundary for the Microsoft Cloud, allowing customers in the EU to have their data processed and stored in the region.
Strengthen digital safety
Technology can break down boundaries, but we must preserve its safe use and the free exchange of ideas. Microsoft integrates safety by design across our products and services. We advance digital safety law and policies consistent with a free, open, and secure internet.
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Expand opportunity
Protect fundamental rights
Advance sustainability
Progress toward a better future
As we work to help everyone achieve more, we're committed to improving our world and reporting our progress.
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