Microsoft has thus far been a technology leader in developing new generative AI services and the servers and infrastructure needed to run those applications. Today, as part of the 2024 Mobile World Congress, Microsoft President Brad Smith announced new AI Access Principles that will guide the company as it continues to expand its AI assets.
Smith wrote in a blog post:
The principles we’re announcing today commit Microsoft to greater investments, more business partnerships, and a broader program to foster innovation and competition than any previous commitment in Microsoft’s 49-year history. is. By publishing these principles, we are committed to providing access to the broad range of technologies needed to enable organizations and individuals around the world to develop and use AI in ways that serve the public good. is.
The company today announced Microsoft AI Access 11 principles. They are divided into three sections. The first focuses on AI models and app developers. Microsoft says it will continue to expand its infrastructure to handle the training and use of AI models. It also says software app makers will have broader access to AI models and tools.
The second section describes how Microsoft is offering choices to AI developers. This includes developer access to public APIs and a common public API for network operators. Microsoft says developers can choose how to sell, distribute and use their AI models on Microsoft’s Azure services. The company claims this will make it easier for developers to switch from Azure to another cloud developer. Also, Microsoft does not use private data in its AI models for Azure developers.
The third section describes how Microsoft provides strong security and responsible AI standards. This includes keeping AI models and data centers safe from both physical and cyber threats, and applying our own responsible AI standards to keep AI safe, fair, and private. included. It also plans to invest funds to support talent development for AI services around the world.
Finally, Microsoft said it seeks to run its AI data servers in an environmentally secure manner.
