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Responsible AI Standard (Microsoft)

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Microsoft's Responsible AI Standard is an internal framework of principles and requirements for building AI systems responsibly, covering fairness, reliability, privacy, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability. It is a widely studied example of an enterprise responsible AI framework and influences similar standards at other organisations.

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What is Responsible AI Standard (Microsoft)?

Microsoft's Responsible AI Standard is an internal framework of principles and requirements for building AI systems responsibly, covering fairness, reliability, privacy, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability.

How does Responsible AI Standard (Microsoft) work?

It is a widely studied example of an enterprise responsible AI framework and influences similar standards at other organisations.

Which terms are related to Responsible AI Standard (Microsoft)?

Closely related concepts include Responsible AI Principles, Responsible AI Lead, Enterprise AI Strategy, DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act). Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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