Microsoft Responsible AI News

Microsoft has served the Middle East since it began operations in the region in 1991. Since then, we’ve steadily expanded our presence and investments, growing from a local technology provider into a long-term partner to governments, businesses, educational institutions, and civil society organizations. Today, Microsoft is reaffirming that commitment through a new framework focused initially… The post Microsoft strengthens its commitment to the Middle East by investing in technology, digital resilience, and people appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

Microsoft has disrupted EvilTokens, a powerful cybercrime platform that used AI at every step of the attack chain—from compromising email accounts to designing intricate roadmaps for financial fraud and scams. While EvilTokens helped cybercriminals access email accounts, at the center of the service was an AI-style chatbot that could analyze a victim’s inbox and help… The post Disrupting EvilTokens: The AI Chatbot Built for Cybercrime appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

As Americans prepare to vote this November, artificial intelligence is changing how many people find and understand election information.  Some voters are deliberately turning to AI tools with questions about candidates, ballot measures, election procedures, and issues that matter to their communities. Others are encountering AI-generated summaries at the top of search results. In either… The post 2026 midterm elections: Helping voters navigate election information in the age of AI appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

Today, Microsoft published its 2026 Responsible AI Transparency Report. The report highlights the progress we’ve made in building and deploying AI responsibly, supporting our customers, and strengthening our responsible AI governance, tools, and practices. You can explore the report in its entirety here. AI is moving fast, and so are societal expectations. The boundaries of… The post Responsible AI in 2026: How we are adapting for what’s ahead appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

Today, the House of Representatives passed historic legislation that will protect our customers’ most fundamental privacy rights in the cloud. The bipartisan NDO Fairness Act (H.R.6048) would require that federal courts apply a rigorous standard when issuing non-disclosure orders (NDOs), or secrecy orders, that prevent technology providers from telling customers when law enforcement accesses their emails, texts, photos, and other personal information in the cloud. Microsoft has strongly supported these reforms, and they are consistent with our commitment to protect our customers and ensure trust in the digital services that are powering… The post House passes historic reforms to rein in secret surveillance appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

Today we’re publishing our first “Public Country-by-Country Report” for our fiscal year 2025, disclosing our taxes in the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. It covers the countries and regions included under European Union rules and shows, for each one, our revenue, profit, number of employees, and income tax accrued and paid during the year.   We have provided this kind of information… The post Context on our country-by-country tax footprint appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

Today, Microsoft is announcing new agreements with the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) in the US and the AI Security Institute (AISI) in the UK to advance the science of AI testing and evaluation, including through collaborative work to test Microsoft’s frontier models, assess safeguards, and help mitigate national security and large-scale public safety risks. These agreements matter because ongoing, rigorous testing is essential to building… The post Advancing AI evaluation with the Center for AI Standards (US) and Innovation and the AI Security Institute (UK) appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

As we mark Safer Internet Day 2026, we’re reflecting on a simple but enduring principle: safety must be designed into online services, not bolted on. Microsoft’s work in this space spans more than two decades—from technology solutions like PhotoDNA to our investments in responsible gaming, public-private partnerships, and empowering users through education. This foundation guides… The post Building a safer digital future, together appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

As Abu Dhabi and Dubai kick off a significant week hosting annual energy and technology conferences, we want to share details of our ongoing and planned investments in the United Arab Emirates. Roughly two and a half years ago, we embarked on a new AI initiative with the encouragement and support of both the United States and… The post Microsoft’s $15.2 billion USD investment in the UAE appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

In May 2024, we released our inaugural Responsible AI Transparency Report. We’re grateful for the feedback we received from our stakeholders around the world. Their insights have informed this second annual Responsible AI Transparency Report, which underscores our continued commitment to building AI technologies that people trust. Our report highlights new developments related to how… The post Our 2025 Responsible AI Transparency Report: How we build, support our customers, and grow appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.