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TY . empower governments , with our technology , to help solve society ’ s biggest challenges . It ’ ll deliver innovation in programmes and experiences . It will better empower the government workforce and we will see a transformation of the business space in terms of especially government operations and services .”
The need for ethical AI As AI technologies become increasingly integrated into public life , ethical considerations are paramount .
“ The challenge obviously always in the public sector is that procurement cycles are longer ,” Wilson describes . “ There ’ s no hesitancy ; they want to get after AI . It ’ s beholden on us to help them understand its utility , how to contract for it , and how to ensure that the benefits are reaped responsibly .”
In line with these responsibilities , Microsoft has developed ethical principles around AI since 2018 . “ In short , we must ensure our view that AI is always under the control of humans : that ’ s a first order of
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