Microsoft agrees to strict AI data rules in schools
Microsoft’s new deal with the American Federation of Teachers commits it to strict privacy rules for AI in U.S. schools. Microsoft says it won’t use student or teacher data to train its AI systems, and will ban AI features aimed at emotional attachment or keeping kids online longer. The legally binding agreement takes effect November 1 and applies nationwide.
- No student data used to train Microsoft AI
- Ban on AI features meant to build emotional attachment
- Applies to all U.S. schools with Microsoft contracts
- Audits and plain-language transparency required
- Other AI firms may follow, Google undecided
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