Building trusted and trustworthy technology
Upholding the highest standards of trust, safety, and responsible business standards as we develop and deploy technology.
Our Approach
People want to use technology they can trust. At Microsoft, we take that responsibility seriously. Guided by the values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we are committed to driving responsible innovation, building safe and secure technology, and advancing shared progress – expanding what technology can achieve for everyone.
Responsible innovation
From pioneering responsible AI standards to maintaining the integrity of our global supply chain, we guide the advancement of responsible technology.
Safety and security
We protect the safety and security of customers and the public with robust privacy controls and compliance with global data protection laws.
Shared progress
We design technology to expand access and invest in programs that protect human rights and strengthen society.
Accessibility
We aim to make our technology and workplaces accessible to everyone. As we advance in the AI era, our focus is on creating trustworthy solutions, partnerships, and skilling programs to drive economic opportunity.
Digital safety
We take a comprehensive approach to digital safety protecting people, especially children, from harmful and illegal online content while balancing freedom of expression, privacy and security.
Human rights
Microsoft is committed to developing technologies that respect and advance human rights across the globe. We rely on international human rights standards, conduct due diligence on human rights issues, and deploy an integrated approach to human rights decision-making across Microsoft.
Office of Responsible AI
The Office of Responsible AI (ORA) ensures that AI technologies are developed and deployed in line with Microsoft’s six core Responsible AI principles—fairness, reliability & safety, privacy & security, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability. ORA helps Microsoft build AI systems and models responsibly and supports our customers to do the same.
Privacy
We incorporate privacy considerations into design and development processes, offering customers meaningful privacy choices and responsibly collecting, managing, and using the customer data that we store.
Supply chain integrity
Microsoft works to ensure transparency and ethical standards across our global supply chain—protecting people and the environment by maintaining responsible practices in sourcing, production, and distribution.
Tech for Society
Our Tech for Society program works to advance and protect democracy by safeguarding democratic processes, promoting a healthy information ecosystem, and enhancing media literacy and civic engagement.
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